Beef carpaccio

Beef carpaccio

Main dishes

This elegant and easy-to-prepare dish, beef carpaccio, is perfect for a special dinner.

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Beef carpaccio is a classic Italian dish that highlights the tenderness and flavor of beef. This dish is easy to prepare but impresses with its elegant presentation.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmarinade
  • Estimated cost$9.64 $2.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $6.66
  • $0.72
  • $0.60
  • $0.03
  • $1.63

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Slice the meat into thin strips (about 2 mm thick). ≈ 8 min
  2. Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the work surface, then lay the cut meat on top and cover it with another layer of plastic wrap. Press down on the edges with the back of a knife. ≈ 3 min
  3. Pour each layer, pour a small amount of olive oil on a large plate and arrange a layer of beef on top. Season with salt and pepper, then continue to add layers of beef. ≈ 2 min
  4. Cover the dish with cling film and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet.
  6. Place the meat on individual plates. Cover with pine nuts, Parmesan shavings, and, if you have it, a drizzle of truffle oil. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Beef carpaccio

  • 400 g of high-quality beef, tenderloin$6.66
  • 90 ml of extra virgin olive oil$0.72
  • 50 g of Parmesan cheese, for a quick snack$0.60
  • salt$0.03
  • pine nut$1.63

Total$9.64

that's $2.41 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 400 g of high-quality beef, tenderloin
  • 90 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g of Parmesan cheese, for a quick snack
  • A touch of truffle oil paint, for basting (optional)
  • salt
  • pine nut

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