By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
932 cal · 10 min
Opa Erich's Hackepeter
Recipe GLPRc4f925b22d02b0
A traditional German steak tartare featuring finely minced raw beef combined with a raw egg, sharp mustard, capers, and shallots. This classic preparation is served with crispy toast for a robust and flavorful appetizer or light main course. The bold mustard and briny capers cut through the richness of the beef with authentic German flavor.
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Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 large egg
1 large shallot, very finely minced
1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
2–3 tbsp sharp mustard (such as German Löwensenf)
2 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
3–4 slices toast
Directions
Finely mince the shallot and capers, then place them in a clean mixing bowl. Add the ground beef and the raw egg to the bowl.
Using a fork, gently combine all ingredients until evenly mixed throughout, breaking up any clumps of beef as you work.
Add the sharp mustard, olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture. Fold together with the fork until all seasonings are uniformly distributed.
Divide the prepared mixture between two serving plates and accompany with warm, crispy toast on the side.
Comments
This German-style raw beef dish is cheap and available everywhere in Charlotte: ground beef, egg, shallot, capers, and mustard are standard stock at Harris Teeter or Walmart, with no special trips required. At roughly $3 to $4 per serving, it's a bargain for a protein-heavy appetizer or light lunch. The stated ten minutes is honest—just chop the shallot, mix the meat, top with a raw egg yolk, and serve—though you'll want to spend a minute on knife skills to make shallots small enough. This is not a reheatable dish and demands fresh beef and same-night eating, which limits weeknight appeal for families, and the raw egg means it works only for confident cooks and diners comfortable with raw preparations.
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