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Beef Tartare

A quick and elegant raw beef dish with cucumber, chives, and a rich egg yolk. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
30g
Beef Tartare
elegantsophisticatedFrenchgluten freedairy freebeefsmoothcrunchy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz beef sirloin, finely chopped
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the 8 oz chopped beef with 1 tbsp olive oil and 0.5 tsp salt until just combined.

  2. 2

    Arrange the 0.5 cucumber slices on a plate in a single layer.

  3. 3

    Mound the seasoned beef on top of the cucumber slices.

  4. 4

    Make a small well in the center of the beef and place the 1 egg yolk in it.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with the 2 tbsp chives and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • serving plate

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