Asado
A weekend Argentina dinner made with beef. Ready in about 2 hours 21 minutes. Difficulty: more effort.
- 21 minPrep (about)
- 2 hrCook (about)
- 2 hr 21 minTotal time
- 4Servings
- More effortDifficulty
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Join the waitlist Not nowIngredients
Main ingredient
- 5.5 lb mixed beef cut
Fresh & other
- 5 chorizo
- 3 morcillas
Spices & seasonings (1): salt
- To taste salt
How to make it
Steps in our own plain words.
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Prepare your Fire: Start wood fire in your grill.
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Let it burn down to coals.
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Season the Meat: salt the beef cuts.
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Grill your Meat: Place your beef on your grill, starting using the thickest cuts farthest from the coals.
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Add chorizo plus morcilla after your beef has been cooking for a while.
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Cook to Perfection: Cook the meat, until it reaches your wanted doneness.
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Turn every so often.
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, ribs may take up to 2 hours.
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Thinner cuts will cook faster, rest.
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Serve: Let the meat rest for around 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve with chimichurri sauce and grilled vegetables.
- Pro Tips
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Use a mix of wood plus charcoal for a consistent heat source.
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Wood adds flavor, while charcoal maintains temperature.
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Season the meat before grilling.
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Do it to ensure it retains its moisture plus flavor.
- Serving Suggestions
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Serve with a crusty bread, a fresh tomato salad and side of chimichurri sauce.
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Pair using a robust Malbec wine to complement your rich flavors of the meat.
On the side: Green salad
A side we added to round out the meal. It is not part of the original recipe.
How to make it (10 min)
- Rinse the salad greens. Slice the cucumber.
- Put it all in a bowl and toss with the dressing just before eating.
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Join the waitlistRecipe from TheMealDB, adapted from the original. Steps rewritten in our own words. Times are estimates.