🥩 Horse steak
Steak de cheval is a grilled horse meat steak, a very lean red meat that is tender and has a slightly sweet flavour. It is cooked quickly over high heat and usually served rare or medium-rare. It is eaten with fries, salad or vegetables where horse meat is part of local food culture.
Diets
Allergens
None of the 14 major allergens in a typical recipe.
What it is made of
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 horse steaks, about 180 g each
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh thyme
Method
- Bring the steaks to room temperature and pat dry.
- Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear over high heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Rest 3 minutes, sprinkle with thyme and serve.
How to make it lighter
- The meat is lean — keep it that way by using just a brush of oil.
- Serve with a large salad or grilled vegetables.
- Season with herbs and spices rather than rich sauces.
History
Horse meat is eaten today in parts of France, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland and Central Asia, while in many other countries it is not consumed.
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Values are estimates per 100 g for a typical recipe; home and restaurant versions vary. Diets and allergens are worked out from the ingredients of a typical recipe — always check with whoever cooked the dish. Not medical advice. Nutrition data: Me Nutrition dish database v13. How we count →