Asado Argentino

Name: Asado Argentino
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef short ribs; 2 lbs beef ribeye or sirloin steak; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Traditional Argentine grilled beef with chimichurri. A social gathering centerpiece of tender, smoky meat cooked low and slow over an open flame.

120 minMediumServes 6520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs beef short ribs
2 lbs beef ribeye or sirloin steak
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Pat 4 lbs beef short ribs and 2 lbs beef ribeye or sirloin steak dry and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
3

Season all beef generously with 2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
4

Make chimichurri sauce: combine 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
5

Place 4 lbs beef short ribs on the grill, bone-side down, and close the lid. Cook for 40-50 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 130-135°F for medium-rare.
6

Place 2 lbs beef ribeye or sirloin steak on the grill during the last 15-20 minutes of rib cooking. Grill 4-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 130-135°F.
7

Transfer all meat to a warm platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
8

Serve with chimichurri sauce on the side and drizzled over the meat.

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What is Asado Argentino?

Traditional Argentine grilled beef with chimichurri. A social gathering centerpiece of tender, smoky meat cooked low and slow over an open flame. This reference files it under Argentinian dinner: cooked on the grill, rated medium and about 120 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Asado Argentino?

As written, 120 minutes: 30 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (50 minutes): "Cook for 40-50 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 130-135°F for medium-rare."

What oven temperature does Asado Argentino need?

For Asado Argentino, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 2. The target internal temperature is 135 F (about 55 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Asado Argentino?

Step 7 reads: "Transfer all meat to a warm platter and let rest for 10 minutes." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 7 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

How do I store and reheat Asado Argentino?

Refrigerate what is left of Asado Argentino within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

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