Traditional Argentine Asado

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Burn hardwood or charcoal until you have a broad bed of glowing embers with no high flames.

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2 lb beef short ribs (asado de tira)

2 lb vacío or flank steak

2 tbsp coarse salt

Hardwood or lump charcoal for the parrilla

Chimichurri, for serving (optional)

Manage the embers rather than chasing flames.

Coarse salt and patient cooking let the beef define the asado.

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