Asado Recipe
Traditional Argentine barbecue with various cuts of beef.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Marinade
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Meat Preparation
- 2
Marinate the Meat
Place the flank steak, short ribs, pork sausages, chorizo sausages, and beef ribs in a large dish. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Grilling
- 3
- 4
Grill the Meat
Remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Grill the flank steak and beef ribs for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Grill the short ribs for about 8-10 minutes per side. The sausages should be grilled for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly browned.
- 5
Serving
- 6
Serve the Asado
Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with chimichurri sauce, grilled vegetables, and crusty bread on the side.

