Description
Beef Carpaccio is a classic Italian dish featuring thinly sliced raw beef drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, topped with capers, Parmesan cheese, and arugula. It’s a simple yet elegant appetizer that highlights the flavors of the beef and accompanying ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Carpaccio:
- 8 oz beef tenderloin or sirloin (very thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon capers (drained)
- 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 handful arugula
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Wrap the beef tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour to firm it for easier slicing.
- Slice the Beef: Using a very sharp knife, slice the beef as thinly as possible.
- Arrange: Arrange the slices in a single layer on a large plate or individual serving plates.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle the mixture over the beef.
- Top and Season: Top with capers, shaved Parmesan, and arugula. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Finish: Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest, highest-quality beef available since this dish is served raw.
- Ask your butcher to slice it thinly if preferred.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices or crostini for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
