Asado de Tira a la Plancha con Salsa Criolla Uruguaya – Authentic Uruguay Recipe

Ingredients for Asado de Tira a la Plancha con Salsa Criolla Uruguaya (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared beef short ribs or sirloin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups roasted sweet potatoes (boniato), washed and trimmed
• 1 cup fresh tomato-bell pepper-onion salsa criolla
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with coarse sea salt
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Uruguay seasoning (oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together coarse sea salt, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Uruguay marinade.
2. Coat seared beef short ribs or sirloin and roasted sweet potatoes (boniato) thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear seared beef short ribs or sirloin and roasted sweet potatoes (boniato) for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with fresh tomato-bell pepper-onion salsa criolla, and serve immediately.