Beef Carpaccio
Serves: 2
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Rest time: 60 minutes
Ingredients
- 150-200 g very fresh beef tenderloin (inside round or filet mignon)
- La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Crude Olive Oil
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Old-Fashioned Mustard
- 250 ml (1 cup) arugula
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lightly toasted pine nuts
- Lemon juice (to taste)
Steps
- Place the beef in the freezer for about 1 hour to firm it up.
- Using a very sharp knife, slice the meat very thinly.
- Place the slices between two sheets of parchment paper. Gently flatten with a rolling pin until evenly sliced.
- In a bowl, whisk together the old-fashioned mustard and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the arugula and toss to coat.
- Place the beef slices on plates. Season with salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the dressed arugula, then garnish with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.