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Painted Chef's Classic Beef Carpaccio

Beef carpaccio is one of those elegant appetizers that impresses without hours in the kitchen. When I need a show-stopping keto dish, this version with a tangy Dijon-lemon cream is my secret weapon. The paper-thin beef melts on your tongue, accented by briny capers and a peppery kick—pure sophistication on a plate.

15 min Prep time 0 min Cook time 15 min Total time 4 Servings 380 Calories
Painted Chef's Classic Beef Carpaccio

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • tbsp Dijon mustard
  • tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • /4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • cup vegetable oil
  • dashes hot pepper sauce
  • tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oz frozen thinly sliced beef tenderloin carpaccio
  • tbsp capers for garnish
  • lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    First, prepare the creamy Dijon dressing. In a blender, combine the eggs, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a dash of hot sauce. Pulse briefly to mix. With the motor running on medium, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the vegetable oil, until the mixture emulsifies into a thick, silky sauce. Blend in the Worcestershire sauce for 10 seconds. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Arrange the frozen beef slices on a serving plate in a slight semi-circle. Drizzle the sauce generously over the meat—I like to use a spoon for a decorative pattern. Scatter capers on top, crack black pepper, and squeeze the remaining lemon juice over everything. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the beef warms slightly and absorbs the flavors. Serve with lemon wedges.

Chef's Tip

For the best texture, I partially freeze the beef before slicing it myself—this ensures paper-thin cuts. Always use the freshest eggs and highest quality beef, as this dish is served raw.

Storage Tips

Store leftover beef and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 day. The sauce thickens when chilled; whisk in a drop of water to loosen before serving.

Variation Tips

For a surf-and-turf twist, substitute the beef with sushi-grade tuna and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. To make it a heartier starter, scatter a handful of peppery arugula and shaved Parmesan over the carpaccio just before serving.

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