Steak Tartare (Noun)
Meaning
Ground beef mixed with raw egg and e.g. onions and capers and anchovies; eaten raw.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef carefully prepared the steak tartare, mixing the ground beef with a raw egg and adding a sprinkle of capers and anchovies on top.
- Steak tartare is a classic dish that consists of raw ground beef mixed with raw egg and various seasonings, often served as an appetizer.
- She ordered the steak tartare at the French restaurant, and was surprised by the explosion of flavors from the onions, capers, and anchovies.
- The waiter warned the customer that the steak tartare was made with raw egg and undercooked meat, and asked if he was sure he wanted to order it.
- The recipe for steak tartare called for a ratio of 80% lean ground beef to 20% fat, mixed with a raw egg yolk and a sprinkle of chopped onions and capers.