Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Beef Carpaccio

Beef Carpaccio

Beef Carpaccio is a traditional Italian appetizer consisting of raw beef sliced paper-thin, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, and finished with capers and onions.

  • Total Time: 2:35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 8 to 10 ounces beef tenderloin from the tip end of the roast
  • 4 handfuls arugula or mixed greens
  • Your favorite vinaigrette
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Shaved Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 2 hours.
  2. 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. Serve with greens tossed with vinaigrette, salt, pepper and/or Parmesan.
  • Author: Alton Brown
  • Prep Time: :35
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Freezer

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4