steak tartare

American

noun

tartar steak.

steak tartare British

noun

Also called: tartare steak. tartar steak. raw minced steak, mixed with onion, seasonings, and raw egg

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Etymology

Origin of steak tartare

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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After we ordered—a smoked salmon club sandwich for me, steak tartare for him and two oak-aged Negronis—Andrea showed me the Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon and Picasso paintings that are the hotel’s pride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Some solitary writing time, reading with the kids and an afternoon of steak tartare and a martini in Beverly Hills add up to an ideal Sunday for the “Frasier” star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

Sink into one of the plush leather banquettes to nosh on steakhouse classics like steak tartare, creamed kale and the most incredible double cheeseburger topped with in-house American cheese and dill aioli.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

After arriving, the band chatted to guests at the bar before eating a dinner of trout, turtle soup, cold duckling and steak tartare - a "rather rich selection", said Gail - in an upstairs room.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2023

Fermented kale stems take the place of cornichons and capers in the steak tartare.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2021

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