Step 1

Place the chopped beef, gherkins, capers and shallot into a bowl and mix well.

Step 2

Add the mustard, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.

Step 3

To serve, spoon the steak tartare mixture onto a slice of plain or toasted dark rye or pumpernickel bread.

Step 4

Make a small dent in the top of the tartare and top with a fresh egg yolk. Eat immediately.