thinly sliced beef with arugula, tomatoes and pine nuts

Name: thinly sliced beef with arugula, tomatoes and pine nuts
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 pounds beef filet; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons runny honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil - more if needed; 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt, to taste; 8 cups arugula (rocket) salad, cleaned and dried; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cut in ribbons with a vegetable peeler; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt, to taste

I have a friend, Alexandra, from the Tyrolean area of Italy – a wonderful part of the world that blends the best of Italy and Austria. She claims not to be a good cook, or often complains that she does not like cooking. The irony is that I have only had wonderful, delicious food served at her table. I think it is more she does not really enjoy spending excessive time in the kitchen.

This recipe is one of hers, which I have adapted slightly. It requires very little time and effort – a bit of mixing, a little chopping, some tossing, and you have a truly delicious lunch, or summer dinner.

You can also substitute the beef for chicken and your results will still be fabulous.

thinly sliced beef with arugula, tomatoes and pine nuts

You can also substitute the beef for chicken and your results will still be fabulous.

Posted by Barbara

Ingredients

Recipe serves: 6

	beef & marinade
	1 1/2-2 pounds beef filet
	3 garlic cloves, minced
	1/4 cup soy sauce
	2 tablespoons runny honey
	1 tablespoon olive oil - more if needed
	tomatoes
	2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in half
	4 garlic cloves, minced
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	salt, to taste
	salad & dressing
	8 cups arugula (rocket) salad, cleaned and dried
	1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cut in ribbons with a vegetable peeler
	1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	salt, to taste

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Some of my favorite recipes come from friends who do not like to cook. It always makes me laugh at people who serve incredible meals while telling me they are terrible cooks.

The secret is those who “hate to cook” often have a few fool proof, easy recipes that become winning formulas. Finding dishes that you feel comfortable with is all it takes to entertain. You do not have to make complicated meals, and you can repeat things that work well for you.

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Posted by Barbara

time
45 minutes
serves
6
skill level
Easy

Ingredients

beef & marinade
1 1/2-2 pounds beef filet
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons runny honey
1 tablespoon olive oil - more if needed
tomatoes
2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in half
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
salad & dressing
8 cups arugula (rocket) salad, cleaned and dried
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cut in ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste

Directions

1 Done	Beef Cut the beef filet, very thinly against the grain. Slices should be no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Set aside.
2 Done	In a medium bowl, add the garlic, soy sauce, honey, ginger and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Combine together well.
3 Done	Place the thinly sliced beef filet in the bowl with the marinade and coat well.
4 Done	Place the beef in a single layer on a large baking dish, or two small ones. Set aside until ready to grill. This can be done up 4-5 hours in advance, kept refrigerated and then taken out at least one hour before cooking.
5 Done	tomatoes Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan, add tomatoes and cook over low-medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
6 Done	Add the garlic and continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes. Taste and add a little salt, mix again. Set aside until ready to use.
7 Done	The tomatoes can be re-heated when ready to serve, or served at room temperature.
8 Done	salad Grate the parmesan cheese using a vegetable peeler, in order to create large, thin strips. Set aside.
9 Done	Beef Preheat oven to broil setting and place the wire rack 3/4 from top.
10 Done	Place beef in the oven, cook for 5 minutes, check and move around to ensure all the pieces are cooking, and then cook another 5 minutes. You do not want to over cook but pieces should be brown, maybe some a little pink.
11 Done	to serve Place arugula (rocket) in a large bowl, add the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss together well, add some salt and taste. Add more olive oil and/or salt, as necessary. You want all the leaves to be well coated with oil.
12 Done	Place the arugula on a large serving dish, pour over the tomatoes, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Top with your perfectly cooked beef and serve.
13 Done	Delicious with roasted potatoes.