Argentinian Recipes

Craving the flavors of Argentina? Find recipes for empanadas, chimichurri sauce, alfajores, and more, complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips.

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Chimichurri Sauce

Rating: 4.56 stars
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This famous Argentinean sauce is perfect for any grilled foods. My catering customers love this sauce on garlic crostini with grilled flank steak slices.

Easy Chimichurri

Rating: 5 stars
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I took elements of several chimichurri recipes I found to come up with this combination, which has become a favorite. Can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Classic Empanadas

Rating: 4.75 stars
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These classic empanadas are ubiquitous all over Argentina. Filled with minced beef, hard-boiled egg, green olives, and potatoes, they make a filling snack or packed lunch treat.

Argentine Meat Empanadas

Rating: 4.16 stars
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My original version for the Argentinean recipe. Rich and delicious. Any meat can be used for this recipe, just be sure to cut it up into tiny pieces.

Authentic Empanada Pastry Dough

Rating: 4.67 stars
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Try this easy and authentic empanada pastry dough! Quick to make since all ingredients are mixed in a food processor, then kneaded just very quickly and it's done. You can make it in advance, just cut it into discs, and freeze for later use.

Alfajores Argentinean Style

Rating: 4.36 stars
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This is a traditional cookie that is much loved in most Latin cultures. Even my mother in law says they're the BEST, and that is saying a lot considering she is from Mendoza, Argentina!

Empanadas Salteñas

Rating: 5 stars
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These are truly traditional beef empanadas from Salta, one of the Northern Provinces in Argentina. Made with ground beef, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a fluffy homemade empanada pastry, these are just to die for!
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Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes

Rating: 5 stars
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These potatoes are a great side dish all year round. They stand up to grilled and roasted meats very well. Sometimes I add a chopped cherry pepper to the chimichurri to add a little heat and color.

Argentine Chimichurri Bread

Rating: 4.58 stars
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A spicy bread with lots of herbs and tons of flavor. This is a great bread for meat sandwiches.

Chipas (Argentinean Cheese Bread)

Rating: 4.09 stars
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These delicious, Argentinean breads are small balls of cheese bread made from tapioca starch. They are quick and very easy to make. You could even make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the freezer. If you cannot find Argentinean cheeses, Italian cheese will do just fine.

Rosemary Steak

Rating: 4.31 stars
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This is a wonderful steak dish that was prepared for me when I lived in Argentina. This Argentinean steak dish is quite popular in various restaurants around Buenos Aires.

Beef Empanadas

This authentic recipe was given to me by a visiting Argentinean professor while I was studying Spanish in college. They have become a staple food in my household as they are both simple to make, and delicious.
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Inspiration and Ideas

Argentinean Chimichurri Sauce

Rating: Unrated
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"[This version] is a little thicker than the normal chimichurri with tomato and onion pieces." – Dache

Alfajores Argentinean-Style

Rating: Unrated
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"These taste just like my great-(Argentinian) aunt's! A definite keeper!" – Claudia

Black Beans a la Olla

Rating: 4.58 stars
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Fresh herbs gives a hot Spanish flair to this black bean dish. It's a favorite from my Argentine boyfriend. This is traditionally served over rice.