Carpaccio di Manzo

Carpaccio di Manzo

Carpaccio (kar-PAH-choh)

Beef Carpaccio

Prep Time 20 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 222 kcal

Paper-thin slices of raw premium beef fanned across a plate, adorned with peppery arugula, Parmigiano shavings, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing.

Nutrition & Info

220 kcal per serving
Protein 22.0g
Carbs 2.0g
Fat 14.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

very sharp knife or meat slicer plastic wrap serving plates

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large chilled white plate

Garnishes: arugula, Parmigiano shavings, capers, lemon wedge

Accompaniments: grissini

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wrap beef tenderloin tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 30-45 min until very firm but not frozen solid.

  2. 2

    Using the sharpest knife possible, slice the beef against the grain into paper-thin slices (about 2mm).

  3. 3

    Arrange slices on chilled plates, slightly overlapping, covering the entire surface.

  4. 4

    Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a dressing. Drizzle over the beef.

  5. 5

    Top with arugula, Parmigiano shavings, and capers.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, allowing guests to finish with additional olive oil and pepper at the table.

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Did You Know?

Giuseppe Cipriani of Harry's Bar in Venice created carpaccio in 1950 for a countess whose doctor had forbidden cooked meat. He named it after the Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, known for his use of vivid reds.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • very sharp knife or meat slicer
  • plastic wrap
  • serving plates

Garnishing

arugula, Parmigiano shavings, capers, lemon wedge

Accompaniments

grissini

The Story Behind Carpaccio di Manzo

Invented at Harry's Bar in Venice by Giuseppe Cipriani, carpaccio was originally dressed with a creamy white sauce. The arugula-and-Parmigiano version popular today evolved in the 1980s as Italian cuisine embraced lighter, more modern presentations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed antipasto 📜 Origins: 1950, Venice

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