Carpaccio

A Classic that was invented in 1961 at Harry's Bar in Venice & named after a 15th Century painter who liked to use red in his paintings.

 Ingredients:

18 oz Prime Tenderloin of Beef,
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive oil,
1 egg yolk,
2 oz Peanut Oil,
Juice of 1 Lemon,
1/2 teaspoon of Dry Mustard,
3 Tablespoons Beef Stock,
Dash Tabasco,
Dash of Worcestershire,
6 oz Parmesan-Reggiano,
6 Teaspoons Small Capers,
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Sea-Salt (to taste)

Preparation:

Generously season the outside of the Prime Tenderloin with a little Peanut oil (not olive as it will burn) Talamanca and Sea Salt.  Let stand for 5 minutes while heating a cast-iron. nonstick pan or heavy pan that will sear on high heat.  Heat peanut oil until smoking hot.  Sear the outside about 1 minute on all sides.  It will still be extremely rare.  Wrap very tightly in foil (actually roll it tight) and place in the freezer approximately 45-60 min.  You want it really firm but not completely frozen.

While the meat is in the freezer place egg yolk in blender with 1/8 of the olive oil and blend slowly adding the oil by drizzling slowly about 1-2  minutes, then add lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, sea-salt and pepper.  Add the mustard that was dissolved in the Beef stock.

You will need to slice this on a commercial slicer probably at a nearby deli or grocery store as thin as possible simular to prosciutto.  If you choose to slice at home I would omit the seasoning and searing of the beef and slice as thin as possible and then place between 2 pieces of Saran Wrap that has been oiled, and very lightly pound with the smooth side of a meat tenderizer.  I like to cook it slightly as this is similar to the original and the two very ends that are browned are tasty while putting this together!  Arrange on plates, top with shaved Parmesan-Reggiano, vinaigrette and capers. Garnish with fresh Basil, more freshly cracked pepper and salt, serve with a crusty bread, a nice red wine and friends!

Serves six as appetizers nicely.

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