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<\/span>Straccetti di Manzo (“Little Rags of Beef”) Salad<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Straccetti di manzo<\/em>, which translates roughly from the Italian to \u201clittle rags of beef,\u201d is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced.<\/span>
<\/div>In this recipe, we freeze the meat for about 20 minutes to firm it a bit, which allows a knife to glide through the grain. After a quick sear in a hot skillet, the steak slices go directly onto a bed of peppery arugula and sweet-tart tomatoes. We prefer tri-tip steak for this recipe, as it has great flavor and a tender texture.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>4<\/span> to 6<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>Christopher Kimball, from “Milk Street Backroads Italy”<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>
  • 1\u00bd<\/span> pounds<\/span> beef tri-tip steak<\/span><\/li>
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>
  • 5<\/span> ounce container<\/span> baby arugula<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> pint<\/span> cherry or grape tomatoes<\/span> halved<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tablespoons<\/span> extra-virgin olive oil<\/span> divided, plus more to serve<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> lemon juice<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> medium garlic cloves<\/span> smashed and peeled<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> red pepper flakes<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>
  • Parmesan cheese<\/span> for shaving<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>
    • Place the steak on a plate and freeze, uncovered, until partially frozen, about 20 minutes. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef against the grain on the diagonal no thicker than \u00bc inch. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • On a deep, wide platter, toss the arugula and tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil, the lemon juice and \u00bc teaspoon salt.<\/span>
      <\/div>Don\u2019t dress the arugula and tomatoes too far in advance or they will wilt and turn soggy. Wait until after the beef is sliced before tossing the veggies with the oil, lemon juice and salt.<\/em> <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until barely smoking. Add the garlic and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beef in an even layer; cook without stirring until only a little pinkness remains and some liquid has been released, about 3 minutes. Stir, redistribute in an even layer and cook until no longer pink, about 1 minute. Using tongs, place the steak on the vegetables, leaving the garlic in the pan.<\/span>
      <\/div>Don\u2019t stir the beef during the first three minutes of cooking. Allowing it to cook undisturbed will give the meat a chance to develop flavorful browning.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add the balsamic to the pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high; cook, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Discard the garlic; pour the balsamic over the steak. <\/span>
      <\/div>Balsamic vinegar, reduced as it de-glazes the pan, acts as tangy-sweet dressing when combined with vegetables. <\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Shave Parmesan over the top, then finish with additional oil and black pepper.<\/span>
      <\/div>Shaved Parmesan, along with black pepper and a final drizzle of olive oil, are perfect finishing touches.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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