Steak Tartare with Cured Egg Yolk: A Refreshing Gourmet Dish

In this incredible recipe, we’ll show you how to prepare a delicious Steak Tartare. Prepare to be amazed by this combination of flavors and textures that is sure to pique your culinary curiosity!

Ingredients for Steak Tartare:

• 10.5 oz (300g) lean beef (sirloin tip, top round, or eye of round)
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 tablespoon capers, minced
• 1 tablespoon pickled red onion, minced
• Black pepper to taste
• White pepper to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
• Flaky sea salt to taste
• Fresh parsley and chives, minced to taste

How to Prepare Steak Tartare:

1. Begin by hand-cutting the beef into small, uniform cubes.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef with the sweet paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, crushed coriander seeds, capers, pickled red onion, black pepper, white pepper, olive oil, flaky salt, and minced herbs.
3. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
4. Keep refrigerated while preparing the cured egg yolk.
5. For the cured yolk: carefully separate a fresh egg yolk and place it in a small bowl.
6. In a separate small container, mix 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
7. Pour the salt-sugar mixture over the yolk, ensuring it is completely covered.
8. Let the yolk cure in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes.
9. After curing, gently remove the yolk from the mixture and rinse it delicately to remove any excess salt/sugar.
10. Pat the yolk dry carefully and set aside.
11. Plating and Presentation:
12. Remove the Steak Tartare from the refrigerator and give it a quick mix to refresh the flavors.
13. Using a ring mold or spoon, form a mound of the Tartare on your plate.
14. Carefully place the cured egg yolk in the center of the meat mound.
15. Finish with a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and garnish with extra chives or parsley.
16. Enjoy!

Pro Tip:

The secret to a perfect Steak Tartare is sourcing high-quality, ultra-fresh meat. Choose lean cuts like sirloin tip or top round, which offer the best texture for this dish. Additionally, temperature is key: keep the meat well-chilled until the very moment you start chopping to ensure it stays firm and safe to handle.

Did You Know?

Steak Tartare is a French culinary classic dating back to the 19th century. Traditionally, it is made with hand-cut raw beef, seasoned with spices, and served with staples like capers, onions, and raw egg yolk for a sophisticated flavor explosion.

In this version, we add a modern twist with a cured egg yolk, which provides an irresistibly rich, creamy texture that elevates the entire dish.

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