Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFaunaBeef Tartare Recipe

Beef Tartare Recipe

Inspired by Fauna
Time30m
Serves2

pecorino / cornichon / trufled sabayon / sunflower seeds / potato cracker

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Truffled Sabayon

Method

Preparation of Beef Tartare

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Finely dice the beef tenderloin and place it in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Flavorings

    Finely chop the cornichons and add them to the beef. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Pecorino

    Grate the pecorino cheese and mix it into the beef mixture.

  4. 4

    Form the Tartare

    Using a ring mold, pack the beef mixture tightly and remove the mold carefully.

Preparation of Truffled Sabayon

  1. 5

    Whisk the Ingredients

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, white wine, and a pinch of salt.

  2. 6

    Cook the Sabayon

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume.

  3. 7

    Finish with Truffle Oil

    Remove from heat and slowly drizzle in truffle oil while whisking until incorporated. Season with black pepper.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve the Tartare

    Place the beef tartare on a plate, drizzle with truffled sabayon, and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

  2. 9

    Add Crackers

    Serve with potato crackers on the side for scooping.

More from Fauna