How to Make Italian Beef Carpaccio

Using the freshest high-quality beef tenderloin and a drizzle of homemade mustard-based sauce, this beef carpaccio makes for a fancy gourmet appetizer. This Italian classic can also be served as a fresh and light lunch for any picky mom-friend of yours. Let’s Learn how to make Italian beef carpaccio!

Carpaccio is known as raw meat or fish (commonly tuna, salmon, and swordfish), thinly sliced or pounded thin and served as an appetizer or lunch dish. This recipe of mine is mainly based on this kind of raw meat, but it adds some fresh ingredients and a flavorful sauce for extra taste!

So, just take some time, gather the simple ingredients, and let’s learn how to make the Italian beef carpaccio together! Don’t worry about the instructions; you’ll see how easy is to make this classic fancy appetizer in your own kitchen. You basically just throw everything on a plate and make a simple sauce!

Italian Beef Carpaccio Recipe

Beef carpaccio is a classic Italian dish served as a cold appetizer. It takes minimal cooking and makes an elegant starter for any special occasion. One thing you should keep in mind is that the beef for this recipe should be top-quality meat that has been hung for a rather long time. The most commonly used cut for carpaccio is tenderloin, although sirloin can be used too, for a more intense flavor.

What Do You Need to Make Beef Carpaccio?

First things first; we should get in order the ingredients we need for this Italian classic. It’s easy to gather them all, considering the beef tenderloin is the centerpiece. So, if you have beef, all the other ingredients are kind of optional. It depends on everyone’s taste and preferences when it comes to preparing this recipe. You can always skip the baby arugula, and the tomatoes, and replace the Parmigiano with some blue cheese.

However, whatever change you make to the main recipe, please let us know as well. I love to know what ideas you have and how you arrange everything on the plate.

• 1/2 pound beef tenderloin
• 1 5-ounce fresh baby arugula, washed and dried 
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from a lemon or 2
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 5 small tomatoes cut in halves or quarters (for garnish)
• Parmigiano slices (for garnish).

Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

Now that you know everything that you should have prepared, it’s time to learn together how to make Italian beef carpaccio. You don’t have to worry about a thing! It’s super easy to prepare this Italian appetizer and it takes only a few minutes.

1. First of all, wrap the beef tightly in some plastic wrap and freeze for 10-15 minutes (this helps the meat to be easier to slice).
2. Next, unwrap the beef and using a sharp knife, cut thin slices. Place the slices of beef between sheets of plastic wrap and flatten them out with a rolling pin.

3. Put the oil, lemon juice, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper in a cup or bowl. Use a hand blender (you can also use a spoon, as I did, but it would take more time) to mix until thick. 

4. Arrange 5 or 6 slices of beef on each plate and pour the previously obtained sauce. 

5. Garnish with tomato pieces, Parmigiano slices, and fresh baby arugula, and serve immediately.

How to Make Italian Beef Carpaccio

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 pound beef tenderloin
• 1 5–ounce fresh baby arugula, washed and dried
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from a lemon or 2
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 5 small tomatoes cut in halves or quarters (for garnish)
• Parmigiano slices (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. First of all, wrap the beef tightly in some plastic wrap and freeze for 10-15 minutes (this helps the meat to be easier to slice).
2. Next, unwrap the beef and using a sharp knife, cut thin slices. Place the slices of beef between sheets of plastic wrap and flatten them out with a rolling pin.
3. Put the oil, lemon juice, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper in a cup or bowl. Use a hand blender (you can also use a spoon, as I did, but it would take more time) to mix until thick. 
4. Arrange 5 or 6 slices of beef on each plate and pour the previously obtained sauce. 
5. Garnish with tomato pieces, Parmigiano slices, and fresh baby arugula, and serve immediately.

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Beef Carpaccio Video Recipe

One of the easiest appetizer recipes that I’ve ever prepared – I couldn’t help doing a little video tutorial for it! Watch the video below and see how easy actually is to prepare this Italian classic and full-of-flavor carpaccio!

Also, keep in mind that beef carpaccio is often served simply with a drizzle of olive oil and a few dashes of salt and pepper to not overwhelm the flavor of the meat. This is the classic way to serve it. But you can garnish the carpaccio with other ingredients, as I did. Whatever you choose, I’m sure it would be just great!

Beef Carpaccio FAQ

Lastly, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Italian starter recipe of today.

Enjoy Your Fancy Dinner!

Finally, there you have it: an Italian classic starter recipe that is sure to impress any elegant guest of yours! This beef carpaccio homemade recipe is best for any fancy occasion and it is also one of the easiest and quickest recipes I know. So, why wouldn’t you learn to make it in your own kitchen?!

Last but not least, here are three more appetizer recipes for any time you need any: