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Beef Carpaccio

Tender beef is pounded thin and serve with peppery arugula and Parmesan. The perfect Italian appetizer!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

ingredients

  • 8-10 oz beef tenderloin filet
  • 4-5 handfuls of arugula
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Shaved Parmesan

instructions

  • Wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, unwrap the tenderloin and thinly slice the beef into approximately into 1/8 to 1/4-inch pieces. Lay out sheets of plastic wrap and place each slice onto the plastic. Top with another piece of plastic and gently pound the meat with a meat mallet until paper-thin. Repeat until all of the meat is sliced and pounded. Divide the meat evenly among 4 chilled plates.
  • Quick Tip: To shave Parmesan, I always go to a simple vegetable peeler - never a knife. Just slide your peeler across one side of your Parmesan block to get beautiful shaved pieces of cheese.
  • Serve with arugula that has been tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Top with shaved Parmesan.
Category: Appetizer