BEEF CARPACCIO

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Beef carpaccio is a very popular modern Italian appetizer that can double as a light meal. I first had carpaccio in a small restaurant in Paris and have been making it at home ever since. Cooking time is freezing time. From Alton Brown.

Provided by Ingy1171

Categories     Meat

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 -10 ounces beef tenderloin, from the tip end of the roast
4 cups arugula or 4 cups mixed greens
your favorite vinaigrette (amount to taste)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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. Serve with greens tossed with vinaigrette, salt, pepper and/or Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 39.1, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.9

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