The Best Beef Carpaccio

This is the best beef carpaccio, and also easy to make at home. Cold, tender, rich beef, sliced paper thin and plated with a tangy, salty sauce, Parmesan shavings, briny capers, and baby arugula is a surprisingly simple but sophisticated appetizer.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Freeze Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 pound beef tenderloin
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 anchovies
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 cups baby arugula
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup capers
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
baguette slices for serving (optional)

Directions

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Wrap beef very tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer until just slightly firm, about 1 hour. Chill 4 large plates in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Combine mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, anchovies, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Remove plastic wrap from beef. Using a very sharp knife, carefully slice paper-thin slices of beef. Arrange beef in a single layer divided among 4 chilled plates.
Toss arugula with remaining lemon juice and pepper, olive oil, and salt. Place arugula mixture in the center of the beef. Drizzle evenly with reserved sauce; sprinkle with capers and cheese. Serve immediately with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

653	Calories
56g	Fat
4g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 653
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g	72%
Saturated Fat 17g	84%
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 864mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 33g	65%
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 513mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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