Steak Tartare (Mexican Beef Tartare)
Mexican Steak Tartare is a vibrant, refreshing, light beef recipe with bold Mexican flavors and ingredients. It makes a great appetizer or light lunch along with Tuna Tartare and Beef Tataki.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 269kcal
Cost $15
Ingredients
- 1 lb high-quality steak, finely minced *Note 1
- ½ cup fresh lime juice *Note 2
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice *Note 2
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt, to taste *Note 3
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- green onions, avocado slices
SERVING OPTIONS
- tortilla chips, tostada shells, crackers or bread
Instructions
CUT AND MARINATE THE MEAT
- Mince the steak into small pieces with a sharp knife. Transfer the meat to a glass bowl and stir in the lime juice. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours. Drain before proceeding.
MAKE THE TARTARE
- Gently mix in the onion, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic. Mix in the orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Taste and add salt, if needed.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro and serve with chips or crackers.
Notes
Note 1 - steak options that work well: filet mignon, ribeye, ny strip, and sirloin filet.
Note 2 - do not use bottled lime juice or orange juice. The flavor will drastically change and won't have the "fresh" taste.
Note 3 - The sauce already has quite a bit of sodium as written. Wait until you’ve had a chance to taste it before adding.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
