Matambre
Matambre is a traditional Argentine dish consisting of a thin cut of beef, often rolled and stuffed with vegetables, herbs, and hard-boiled eggs. It is commonly served grilled or roasted and holds a special place in Argentine barbecue culture, known as asado.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs
- 4
- 2 medium
- 1 cup
- 1 medium
- 2 cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped
- 3 tbsp
- to taste
- to taste
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Argentinian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
The dish's name derives from the Spanish words 'matar' (to kill) and 'hambre' (hunger), referring to its role as a filling meal for gauchos in rural Argentina, historically made from a specific flank cut of beef.
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