Gluten-Free Steak Tartare
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
The rich, savory flavors of finely minced raw beef, elevated by a bright, zesty dressing and fresh herbs. This classic steak tartare offers a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth, making it an impressive appetizer.
At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 25 minutes (15 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including sushi-grade beef tenderloin, capers, shallot — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Steak Tartare: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Some Worcestershire sauces contain malt vinegar (from barley); use a certified gluten-free version.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Steak Tartare: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. It relies on high-quality, whole ingredients and requires verification of packaged items like Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sushi-grade beef tenderloin, very finely minced
- 2 tbsp capers, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp shallot, very finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag certified gluten-free crackers or thinly sliced cucumber rounds for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the beef by ensuring it is very finely minced, aiming for a texture that is almost paste-like but still retains some bite. Place the minced beef into a chilled mixing bowl, as this helps maintain its freshness and texture.
- 2
Add the finely chopped capers, minced shallot, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the beef. Gently toss these ingredients together with the beef for about 30 seconds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This creates the flavorful dressing for the tartare.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the beef mixture and gently fold it in until just combined, taking care not to overmix. The mixture should look glossy and well-coated.
- 5
Gently create a well in the center of the tartare mixture and carefully place the egg yolk into the well. Serve immediately with certified gluten-free crackers or cucumber rounds, allowing each diner to mix the yolk into their portion just before eating.
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Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Bring beef to room temperature for 20–30 minutes before cooking for more even results.
- Make and refrigerate these up to 24 hours in advance; bring to room temperature before serving.
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