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beef tenderloin

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Sirloin is leaner and more affordable, while flank steak offers a similar texture.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives offer a similar briny flavor at a lower cost.

Freeze the beef tenderloin for 30 minutes until firm.

Slice the beef thinly against the grain using a sharp knife.

Arrange the beef slices on a chilled plate in a single layer.

Drizzle soy sauce over the beef slices evenly.

Add a small dollop of wasabi on top of each slice.

Drizzle sesame oil and lemon juice over the beef.

Scatter arugula around the beef on the plate.

Sprinkle shaved parmesan and black sesame seeds on top.

Serve immediately with additional soy sauce on the side.

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