Beef Tagliata
Seared sirloin steak sliced thin and laid over rocket with shaved parmesan, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Storing and Planning Ahead
Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for 1 day; eat the slices cold in a sandwich.
How to Make Beef Tagliata
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Season the steak with the salt and pepper and sear in the oil in a very hot pan for 3 to 4 minutes a side.
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Rest on a board for 5 minutes, then slice across the grain into 1 cm strips.
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Pile the rocket on a platter, fan the steak over it and scatter with the parmesan.
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Dress with the extra virgin oil, balsamic and lemon juice and serve at once.
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Worth Knowing
- Bring the steak to room temperature first.
- Use a very hot pan.
- Rest before slicing.
- Slice across the grain.
Behind the Recipe
Steak, rocket, parmesan, oil and vinegar: five things and about twenty minutes. Nothing hides in a dish this simple, so the steak has to be right.
Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking so they are not cold in the middle. Dry them well and season with salt and pepper just before they hit the pan. Cook in a very hot pan for 3 to 4 minutes a side for medium-rare, longer for more. Rest the steak for 5 minutes before slicing. The juices settle, and the slices stay pink instead of bleeding onto the board.
Slice across the grain into strips about 1 cm thick and fan them over the rocket. The heat of the meat wilts the leaves slightly. Scatter over shavings of parmesan, then add the oil, balsamic and a squeeze of lemon.
Serve at once with roast potatoes or bread. Sirloin is the usual choice, though rump or ribeye work if cooked a minute longer.
What to Put Next to It
Roast potatoes · Crusty bread · Cherry tomatoes · Red wine
Sides from the same cuisine on this site: Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Ciabatta, Fave e Cicoria.
What's in a Serving
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