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Costilla asada (grilled beef ribs)

Large beef ribs grilled slowly over embers, seasoned simply with salt and garlic. This is the signature dish of the asado, the barbecue gatherings with friends and family.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Take the meat out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Crush the garlic with the coarse salt, oil, pepper and crumbled thyme to make a paste.
  3. Rub the beef ribs with the paste on both sides.
  4. Light the barbecue and wait until the embers are white and very hot, then place the meat away from direct heat.
  5. Grill for about 1 hour 30, turning the meat every 10 minutes, until golden and tender.
  6. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve.

Variations and tips

Oven version. On a rainy day, sear the meat in a heavy pan, then finish it in the oven at 160 °C for 40 minutes.

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