5 Easy Argentinian Recipes At Home You Can Make Today

Craving the bold, comforting flavors of Argentina without spending hours in the kitchen? These easy Argentinian recipes at home bring authentic taste to your table using simple, easy-to-find ingredients. From the classic chimichurri sauce to a quick choripán and a rich chocotorta, this guide covers appetizers, a hearty main course, and dessert — everything you need for a complete Argentinian-inspired meal without leaving your kitchen.

Quick Appetizers & Snacks

Argentinian appetizers are built around bold, simple flavors that come together fast. These three recipes are ideal starting points for anyone new to Argentinian cooking at home.

Chimichurri Sauce

A tangy, herb-packed Argentinian condiment made in minutes, perfect for grilled meats or bread.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tbsp dried)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine parsley, garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
2. Whisk in olive oil and red wine vinegar.
3. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Let sit for 15–20 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.

Chimichurri also forms the base topping for the choripán recipe below, so making a double batch is worth considering.

Provoleta

A grilled provolone cheese dish with a crispy exterior and gooey center, ready in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 thick slice provolone cheese (about 1 inch)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Place the provolone slice directly in the hot pan.
3. Sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
4. Cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip carefully.
5. Cook another 1–2 minutes until melted through. Serve immediately with bread.

Choripán

Argentina’s popular street food: grilled chorizo sausage in crusty bread, topped with chimichurri.

Ingredients:

• 4 fresh chorizo sausages
• 4 crusty bread rolls or baguette pieces
• Chimichurri sauce (see recipe above)
• Optional: sliced tomato, lettuce

Instructions:

1. Grill chorizo over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
2. Slice the bread rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
3. Place the cooked chorizo inside the bread.
4. Top generously with chimichurri sauce.
5. Add tomato or lettuce if desired, and serve warm.

Once the appetizers are covered, the next step is a main course that brings the same grilled, herb-forward style to a full plate.

Beginner-Friendly Main Courses

Argentinian mains often center on grilled beef, and skirt steak is one of the most approachable cuts for home cooks due to its quick cook time and forgiving texture.

Skirt Steak with Salsa Criolla

A juicy grilled skirt steak paired with a fresh, tangy tomato-onion relish typical of Argentinian barbecue.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs skirt steak
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

For the salsa criolla:

• 1 large tomato, finely diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season the skirt steak generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill over high heat.
3. Cook the steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
4. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
5. Meanwhile, combine tomato, onion, and bell pepper in a bowl.
6. Add vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix well.
7. Serve the sliced steak topped with salsa criolla.

With the savory course complete, a classic no-bake dessert rounds out the meal.

Easy Desserts

Argentinian desserts frequently rely on dulce de leche, and chocotorta is the simplest way to use it without turning on the oven.

Chocotorta

A no-bake Argentinian layered dessert made with chocolate cookies, dulce de leche, and a cream cheese filling.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages chocolate cookies (like Chocolinas)
• 1 cup strong coffee, cooled (for dipping)
• 1.5 cups dulce de leche
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup milk (optional, for consistency)

Instructions:

1. Mix dulce de leche and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
2. Quickly dip each cookie in coffee (1–2 seconds per side) to soften slightly.
3. Arrange a layer of dipped cookies in a baking dish.
4. Spread a layer of the dulce de leche-cream cheese mixture on top.
5. Repeat layering until ingredients are used, ending with the cream mixture on top.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Note: menu-style items such as ingredient prices and brand availability (e.g., Chocolinas cookies) may vary by region and should be verified locally.

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