Ainsley Harriott's carpaccio of beef recipe

• 250 g (8.8oz) Thick fillet of beef (semi frozen will make it easier to slice)
• 1 Red onion, sliced very thin
• 1 tsp Caster sugar
• 2 Limes, zested and juiced
• 0.5 tsp Pepper sauce
• 2 tbsp Virgin olive oil
• 1 Handful of fresh basil leaves
• 1 Grind of fresh coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 Bowl of Italian style bread to serve.

1. Slice the beef as thinly as possible then lay onto a large shallow dish and scatter over the sliced red onions.
2. In a small bowl mix together the sugar; lime juice and pepper sauce then drizzle over the beef.
3. Cover with cling film and set aside to cure for 15-20 minutes.
4. To serve, remove cling film, drizzle over the virgin olive oil, tear over the fresh basil and add a good grinding of percy pepper.
5. Serve with your favourite Italian bread.

fillet of beef, red onion, sugar, pepper sauce, olive oil, handful of fresh basil leaves, black pepper, italian style bread

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/11487/ainsley-harriotts-carpaccio-of-beef (may not work)