Carpaccio, a delicacy of thinly-sliced beef, derives its name from the bright-red color used by the Italian painter. This dish is remarkably simple to prepare and exudes sophistication, making it an appetizer to be truly appreciated and enjoyed.
Ingredients to Make Beef Carpaccio
- Beef tenderloin or sirloin, thinly sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Arugula leaves (optional), for serving
- Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving
How to Make Beef Carpaccio
Start by slicing the beef as thinly as possible. You can freeze the beef for about 30 minutes to make it easier to slice thinly.
Arrange the beef slices on a serving platter, slightly overlapping them.
Add a handful of arugula leaves on top of the beef slices for added freshness and flavor.
Shave about 2 to 3 ounces of parmesan cheese.
Season the beef with salt to taste.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over entire dish.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light main course.
Enjoy your homemade beef carpaccio!
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Beef Carpaccio
Ingredients
- 8 oz beef tenderloin or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Arugula leaves (optional), for serving
- 3 oz Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Start by slicing the beef as thinly as possible. You can freeze the beef for about 30minutes to make it easier to slice thinly.
- Arrange the beef slices on a serving platter, slightly overlapping them.
- Add a handful of arugula leaves on top of the beef slices for added freshness and flavor.
- Shave about 2 to 3 ounces of parmesan cheese.
- Season the beef with salt to taste.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over entire dish.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light main course.
- Enjoy your homemade beef carpaccio!