How To Make Parisa Recipe The Safe & Tasty Way
The Parisa Recipe is a Texan-style beef tartare packed with bold flavor and creamy texture. Made with raw ground beef, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and lime juice, this iconic dish from Medina County is perfect for beef lovers who enjoy a zesty meat preparation.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb freshly ground very lean sirloin or tenderloin (cold and high-quality)
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, finely diced (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Saltine crackers, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Keep your beef very cold until right before mixing—this is super important for food safety. Chill your mixing bowl too if you can.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold ground beef, grated cheese, onions, jalapeños, garlic, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Use a fork or clean hands to mix gently. Don’t overwork it—just enough to get everything evenly combined while keeping the texture tender.
- 4
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. You can also serve it immediately if everything is cold and fresh.
- 5
Scoop the Parisa onto Saltine crackers and enjoy every flavorful, meaty bite.