I adore chilled rare beef, and this rustic-style carpaccio is quite the showstopper ... Cool, then wrap the lengths of seared beef in cling film and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours ...

So timing is key. Ina Garten recommends two hours in the freezer for the filet of beef for her carpaccio, which has been trimmed, tied, quickly seared, and wrapped in plastic wrap. But up to 30 ...