Sliced Beef with Arugula and Parmesan

Sliced Beef with Arugula and Parmesan

Sliced Beef with Arugula and Parmesan Ingredients (for 2 people):

• 400 g beef tenderloin
• A bunch of fresh arugula
• Parmesan cheese shavings (about 50 g)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of half a lemon
• Coarse salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Sliced Beef with Arugula and Parmesan Preparation:

1. Preparing the meat: Take the beef tenderloin out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat it dry with a paper towel and sprinkle some coarse salt on the surface.
2. Cooking the meat: Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the meat and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side (depending on thickness and your preferred doneness, 3 minutes per side should be enough for medium-rare). The outside should be nicely seared, while the inside remains pink.
3. Resting the meat: Once cooked, remove the meat from the pan and let it rest for about 5 minutes, covered with aluminum foil. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
4. Preparing the plate: Meanwhile, wash and dry the arugula. Arrange a bed of arugula on a serving plate. Drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the lemon juice.
5. Slicing and serving: After the resting time, slice the beef thinly and arrange it over the arugula. Add Parmesan shavings on top of the beef, and drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Serve: Serve the sliced beef immediately, perhaps paired with a good glass of red wine, like a Chianti or Barolo.

Sliced Beef with Arugula and Parmesan Tips:

• You can add cherry tomatoes, halved, for a touch of freshness.
• If you prefer, you can marinate the beef with olive oil, rosemary, and garlic for about an hour before cooking to enhance its flavor.

This is a quick yet flavorful recipe, perfect for impressing your dinner guests!