Argentine Asado
A traditional Argentine barbecue featuring grilled beef ribs, chorizo, and offal with chimichurri sauce. This iconic slow-grilled feast celebrates bold flavors and community gathering.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 52g

Ingredients
12 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Remove beef short ribs from cooler 30 minutes before grilling. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Prepare chimichurri: finely chop parsley, oregano, and garlic. Whisk together with olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
Clean and oil grill grates thoroughly. Arrange coals in a two-zone setup: high heat on one side, cooler zone on the other.
Step 4
Season short ribs generously with coarse salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 5
Place ribs bone-side down on hot grate. Sear 4-5 minutes until marked, then move to cooler zone.
Step 6
Cook low and slow for 45-60 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is tender and charred. Internal temp should reach 70°C (160°F).
Step 7
During last 15 minutes, grill chorizo over medium heat, turning frequently until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
Step 8
Grill offal on cooler side for 8-12 minutes until cooked through, turning once.
Step 9
Rest all grilled meats on a warm platter for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Arrange grilled meats on a large wooden board. Serve chimichurri sauce on the side for drizzling.
Tools you’ll need
- charcoal or wood-fired grill
- long-handled tongs
- large cutting board
- sharp knife
- meat thermometer
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden serving board
- grill brush
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.


