Ari’s Easy Homemade Steak Tartare
A bold and elegant steak tartare made with finely diced beef, briny cornichons and capers, fresh herbs, and topped with a silky egg yolk. This no-cook dish is simple to prepare yet feels restaurant-worthy, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Raw Preparation
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
¾–1 lb NY Strip (or Sirloin/Filet Mignon), trimmed of excess fat
¼ cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) salted butter, melted, slightly cooled
¼ cup white onion, minced
4 small cornichons, finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp capers, drained, finely chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 medium garlic clove, grated
Generous pinch of Kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Baby arugula
Extra virgin olive oil
1–2 very fresh egg yolks
2 Tbsp chives, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt
Coarse whole grain mustard
Extra cornichons
Grilled or toasted bread, crostini, or crackers
Instructions
- Place the trimmed steak in the freezer for 15–20 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to dice.
- Once chilled, finely dice the steak into small cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the steak with melted butter, onion, cornichons, capers, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently until evenly mixed.
- For serving, place a handful of baby arugula on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and mound the steak tartare mixture on top or beside it.
- Create a small well in the tartare and carefully place the egg yolk inside.
- Garnish with chives, flaky sea salt, a spoonful of coarse mustard, extra cornichons, and serve with toasted bread or crackers.
Notes
Use only very fresh, high-quality beef from a trusted source.
Serve tartare immediately after preparation for food safety.
Pre-chop mix-ins (onion, cornichons, capers, herbs) ahead of time to save prep time.
For a spicier kick, add hot sauce, chili paste, or cayenne.
Filet Mignon provides the most tender texture, while NY strip adds more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about half the recipe)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg
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