Opa Erich's Hackepeter (German Steak Tartare)

Source : Chop Capers And Shallots As Finely As Possible Add To A Bowl With The Beef And The Egg Use A Fork To Combine Until Evenly Distributed Add The Mustard...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 25, 2026

Step:

  1. Chop capers and shallots as finely as possible, add to a bowl with the beef and the egg. Use a fork to combine until evenly distributed.

    Opa Erich's Hackepeter (German Steak Tartare) recipe step 1 photo Opa Erich's Hackepeter (German Steak Tartare) recipe step 1 photo
  2. Add the mustard, the olive oil, and the black pepper (freshly ground, of course), and combine.

    Opa Erich's Hackepeter (German Steak Tartare) recipe step 2 photo
  3. Serve with toast and a tall, very cold brewski! Enjoy!

    Opa Erich's Hackepeter (German Steak Tartare) recipe step 3 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb. ground beef
  2. 1 egg
  3. 1 large shallot
  4. 1 tbsp capers
  5. 2-3 tbsp sharp mustard (I use the German Lwensenf, which is almost wasabi-like in its nose-clearing properties)
  6. 2 tbsp olive oil
  7. to taste black pepper

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