Steak Tartare à l'Américaine
Steak Tartare à l'Américaine is a classic French dish consisting of finely chopped or minced raw beef, typically seasoned with capers, onions, Worcestershire sauce, and often topped with a raw egg yolk. It is a staple of French bistro cuisine, known for its simplicity and high-quality ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, and a typical serving provides a substantial amount of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 300-500 calories depending on the cut of beef and added ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 330 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a dish that showcases the French appreciation for raw preparations and high-quality meat, while nutritionally, it's a dense source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron.
