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Argentinian Beef Recipes

25 recipes using beef — Asado, chimichurri, empanadas — the BBQ culture of the pampas.

These 25 argentinian beef recipes are ready in about 95 minutes on average, with 220–780 kcal per serving, and 16% are rated easy enough for a weeknight. Every recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions and full nutrition per serving.

25
recipes
95 min
average time
475 kcal
avg per serving
16%
easy recipes

How Argentinian cuisine cooks with beef

Argentinian cooking revolves around fire and beef — patient asado grilling finished with the herbaceous punch of chimichurri. When Argentinian cooks work with beef, they reach for garlic, parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar and good beef, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are baking, boiling, simmering and grilling.

A rich, deeply savoury red meat that rewards both fast, hot searing and long, slow braising depending on the cut. In this collection it's most often cooked with dried oregano, olive oil, ground cumin, garlic, sweet paprika and red wine vinegar. The dishes here span argentinian classics ready in as little as 35 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.

Reader favourite: Asado Argentino is the highest-rated dish in this collection at 4.9★ from 3,500 ratings.

25 Argentinian Beef Recipes

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Argentinian Beef Empanadas

Golden pastry parcels filled with spiced beef, olives, egg and raisins — Argentina's beloved street food.

90 min🔥 420 kcalMedium
4.7(7,340)
🔥 Trendingsnack

Argentinian Empanadas – Baked Beef and Olive Hand Pies

Flaky hand-crimped pastry pockets filled with spiced ground beef, olives, hard-boiled egg and raisins — the ultimate snack.

85 min🔥 220 kcalMedium
4.8(2,654)
✨ Newdinner

Milanesa Napolitana

A delicious breaded meat cutlet topped with ham, cheese, and tomato sauce.

60 min🔥 550 kcalMedium
4.7(2,450)
✨ Newdinner

Asado Argentino

Traditional Argentine wood-fire grilled beef.

130 min🔥 580 kcalMedium
4.9(3,500)
✨ Newsnack

Argentinian Empanadas

Baked pastry pockets filled with seasoned beef.

55 min🔥 280 kcalMedium
4.8(3,100)
✨ Newdinner

Milanesa a Caballo

Argentinian breaded beef steak topped with a fried egg.

35 min🔥 520 kcalEasy
4.7(2,600)
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Asado Argentino

Argentina's sacred fire ritual — whole cuts of beef, short ribs, and chorizo slow-cooked over smouldering hardwood coals until gloriously charred and impossibly juicy.

210 min🔥 780 kcalMedium
4.8(2,100)
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Argentinian Asado with Chimichurri

The definitive South American barbecue — thick-cut beef ribs and flank steak cooked low and slow over wood embers, served with the vibrant herb sauce that is Argentina's gift to the world.

120 min🔥 680 kcalMedium
4.9(2,341)
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Empanadas Argentinas de Carne

Argentina's beloved stuffed pastries — flaky hand-crimped crescents filled with spiced ground beef, hard-boiled egg and olives, baked or fried to golden perfection.

85 min🔥 420 kcalMedium
4.8(1,456)
✨ Newdinner

Milanesa Napolitana

Argentinian breaded-beef cutlet topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted mozzarella — Buenos Aires comfort food.

45 min🔥 740 kcalEasy
4.9(1,320)
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Empanadas Criollas (Argentinian Beef Empanadas)

Argentine flaky beef empanadas with cumin, paprika, hard-boiled egg, and a single olive — the asado's perfect handheld companion.

90 min🔥 320 kcalMedium
4.9(1,840)
✨ Newstarter

Empanadas Mendocinas (Argentine Beef Empanadas from Mendoza)

The Mendoza-style beef empanada — flaky baked or fried pastry filled with hand-cut beef, onion, hard-boiled egg, green olive and a generous pinch of cumin, served with a glass of Malbec.

85 min🔥 320 kcalMedium
4.9(740)
✨ Newdinner

Argentine Asado con Chimichurri

The legendary Argentine grill — beef short ribs, flank steak and chorizo slow-cooked over wood embers, dressed with herbaceous chimichurri sauce.

120 min🔥 680 kcalMedium
4.9(980)
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Pastel de Papa

Argentinian shepherd's pie with seasoned ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes — family Sunday classic.

90 min🔥 520 kcalEasy
4.8(1,480)
✨ Newdinner

Asado (Argentine Wood-Fire Grill)

Argentina's sacred weekend ritual: beef ribs, chorizo, and offal cooked low-and-slow over hardwood embers on a parrilla, served with chimichurri.

150 min🔥 560 kcalHard
4.9(2,340)
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Empanadas Criollas (Argentine Baked Empanadas)

Flaky hand-crimped pastry half-moons filled with spiced beef, hard-boiled egg, and green olives — Argentina's most beloved savoury snack, baked golden.

85 min🔥 220 kcalMedium
4.8(1,760)
✨ Newdinner

Matambre (Argentine Stuffed Rolled Flank Steak)

A thin Argentine flank steak rolled around hard-boiled eggs, peppers, and herbs, then braised or grilled until tender — served sliced to reveal a mosaic cross-section.

135 min🔥 390 kcalHard
4.7(680)
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Argentinian Chimichurri Beef Rice Bowl

Seared beef strips tossed in fresh chimichurri over rice with roasted potatoes — a quick take on classic Argentine flavors.

45 min🔥 480 kcalEasy
4.6(72)
✨ Newdinner

Argentinian Harbor Charred Pepper Stuffed Vegetables

Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned rice, ground beef and herbs, baked until tender — an Argentine home-kitchen classic.

65 min🔥 340 kcalMedium
4.5(63)
✨ Newdinner

Argentinian Albondigas with Fresh Mint Chimichurri

Simmered beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a bright mint-forward chimichurri drizzle.

65 min🔥 420 kcalMedium
4.5(43)
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Argentinian Locro-Style Bean and Corn Stew with Lemon Pepper

A hearty pot of white beans, corn, squash and beef simmered low and slow, finished with a bright lemon-pepper touch.

140 min🔥 450 kcalMedium
4.6(39)
✨ Newdinner

Argentinian Empanada Pan Pie with Sweet and Spicy Beef

A large, shareable version of Argentina's classic beef empanada filling, baked open in one pan instead of individual pockets.

75 min🔥 440 kcalMedium
4.5(41)
✨ Newdinner

Argentinian Stuffed Peppers with Beef and Rice (Pimientos Rellenos)

Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice and olives, baked in a light tomato sauce.

70 min🔥 380 kcalMedium
4.5(30)
✨ Newdinner

Argentinian Pastel de Papa (Beef and Potato Pie)

A layered beef and potato bake similar to shepherd's pie, seasoned with cumin, olives and hard-boiled egg.

75 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
4.6(42)
✨ Newdinner

Argentinian Asado Holiday Platter

A festive spread of grilled short ribs, chorizo and chimichurri, Argentina's traditional celebration meal built around the parrilla.

180 min🔥 680 kcalHard
4.8(45)

Choosing & preparing beef

How to choose

Tender cuts (sirloin, ribeye) suit quick cooking; tougher, collagen-rich cuts (chuck, brisket, shin) are built for stews and braises. Look for bright-red colour and fine marbling.

Prep & storage

Season generously and let steaks come to room temperature before searing. Rest cooked beef 5–10 minutes so the juices redistribute; slice against the grain to keep it tender.

When is it done?

Steaks: 52°C / 125°F for rare up to 71°C / 160°F for well done. Ground beef should always reach 71°C / 160°F.

Nutrition

An excellent source of complete protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12; leaner cuts keep saturated fat in check.

Classic flavour partners: onion, garlic, red wine, black pepper, mushrooms, rosemary

Argentinian Beef Recipes — FAQ

How long do Argentinian beef recipes take to make?

Most of these 25 Argentinian beef recipes are ready in around 95 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Milanesa a Caballo, takes about 35 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 210 minutes.

How many calories are in Argentinian beef dishes?

Across this collection they range from about 220 to 780 kcal per serving, averaging 475 kcal — Argentinian Empanadas – Baked Beef and Olive Hand Pies is the lightest option at 220 kcal.

What is the easiest Argentinian beef recipe for beginners?

Milanesa a Caballo is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 35 minutes. 16% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.

What goes well with beef in Argentinian cooking?

In these recipes, beef is most often paired with dried oregano, olive oil, ground cumin, garlic, sweet paprika and red wine vinegar. Argentinian kitchens also lean on garlic, parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar and good beef.

How do I know when beef is properly cooked?

Steaks: 52°C / 125°F for rare up to 71°C / 160°F for well done. Ground beef should always reach 71°C / 160°F.

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