{"id":"asado_1ec0bb9e99","slug":"traditional-argentine-asado","title":"Traditional Argentine Asado","description":"The ultimate Latin American grilling experience, featuring various cuts of beef and sausages slow-cooked over wood or charcoal for a smokey, tender finish.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":150,"totalMinutes":180,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 kg Beef Short Ribs (Tira de Asado)","name":"Beef Short Ribs","quantity":2,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":4.4,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cross-cut strips","notes":"Tira de asado","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1.5 kg Flank Steak or Sirloin Flap (Vacío)","name":"Flank Steak","quantity":1.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":3.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole piece","notes":"Vacío cut","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"6 Pork Sausages (Chorizo)","name":"Chorizo","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh links","notes":"Argentine style pork sausage","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 Blood Sausages (Morcilla)","name":"Sausages","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"links","notes":"Traditional blood sausage","group":"Meats","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Coarse Sea Salt to taste","name":"Sea Salt","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.4,"usUnit":"oz","form":"coarse","notes":"Sal parrillera preferred","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Prepare the fire using hardwood or charcoal. Let it burn down until you have hot, glowing embers. You should be able to hold your hand over the grill for 5-7 seconds without burning.","group":"Preparation","title":"Prepare the fire","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Season the beef short ribs and flank steak generously on all sides with coarse sea salt.","group":"Cooking","title":"Season the beef short ribs and flank steak generously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the short ribs bone-side down on the grill. Place the flank steak alongside it. Cook slowly over medium-low heat. The ribs should cook for about 60-90 minutes bone-side down before flipping.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the short ribs bone-side down","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the chorizos and morcillas to the cooler edges of the grill about 30 minutes after starting the meat. Grill until cooked through and skin is crisp.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chorizos and morcillas","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Flip the meat once the top side feels warm to the touch. Cook for another 30-45 minutes or until an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) is reached for medium-rare.","group":"Cooking","title":"Flip the meat once the top side feels warm","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove all meats from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with chimichurri sauce.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove all meats from the grill and let them rest","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to a great asado is patience and temperature control. Use high-quality wood or hardwood charcoal. The meat is traditionally seasoned only with coarse salt (sal parrillera) to let the natural flavors of the beef shine.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Argentine","Uruguayan"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["Grill (Parrilla)","Wood or Charcoal","Meat Thermometer","Tongs"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb","paleo"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions of mixed meats"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Chimichurri can be made 1-2 days in advance for better flavor melding."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover meat in airtight containers. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan over low heat or in an oven at 300°F (149°C) covered with foil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fasado_1ec0bb9e99%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=305cd4a1-6806-4d53-8b7d-44d79715cf1b","imageAlt":"Traditional Argentine Asado — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["asado","bbq","meat lover","argentina","outdoor cooking","beef"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Argentine Asado","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:41:25.544Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:41:25.544Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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