Steak BATTLE: I Challenged an Argentinian Grill Master

In an America vs Argentina global beef showdown, I took on a BBQ master... My competitor cooked up what is easily the most unique cut of beef I have ever seen and needless to say, the steaks were high. For international bragging rights, this one was intense!

Shout out to @alfrugoniofc for coming out to Miami! Be sure to check him out!

Thank you @tagwoodbbq2008 for the insane Tagwood BBQ Argentine Santa Maria Wood Fire & Charcoal Gaucho Grill. It’s completely changed my outdoor cooking game!

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[alfrugoniofc]

Great times amigo!! Thanks for having me, next time in Texas!!! Y vamos Argentina!!

[somehighlights]

Pro Tip: You don't give wine to an Argentinian while at a BBQ v Asado competition. It's like giving Popeye spinach before a boxing fight.

[bxanchezo]

As a Chilean, and a neighbor, we all know that when it comes to bbq, grill, asado or whatever, Argentina is THE place. Now I live in México and both the grill (parrilla) and the meat are very different. I have to struggle a lot whet it comes to eat asado.
As they say: Argentina, you wouldn’t understand it.
Son unos grande

[gumpotronic]

Eating with Argentinians changes your entire understanding of fire and meat. The Asado truly is a full body experience.

[guilhermegoncalves]

Abraços brasileiros aos hermanos argentinos!!

[xixgowxix]

-Argentina ganaste?
+Si...
-A que costo?
+Nos robaron la provincia de Misiones 00:12

[BlueEagle-cexb]

been to Argentina once. I am a chef professionally - the thing ppl don't understand about eating meat in Argentina ... it's like eating fries in Belgium or going for pasta in Italy. it's not just different, there is just more to it than anywhere else in the world. frankly - I think it's almost objectively ( I know such things don't exist) the best meat cuisine

[gona]

As an argentinian, I truly appreciate all the respect in the comments. We are a tough opponent to beat when it comes to meat and barbecues, but im sure you guys in USA are pretty damn good as well! I would love to see more content like this! Keep it up and have a wonderful day!

[vinicius.maciel]

as a Brazilian: I gotta say that the Argentinian asado (when done right) is unbeatable.

I also love all other styles (Brazilian, Uruguayan, American ...) but Argentinian is the king on the styles

[Austinwize]

As a Texan who loves bbq that has lived in Argentina, it’s Argentina all the way, hands down, no contest. Literally everything is better from the beef, the cuts of meat, the cooking method. Travel to Argentina if you can!

[vinagredelmal]

Digamos que Max tampoco tenía muchas chances enfrentando a un vacío con un tomahawk. Un capo don Al.

[vekkaro]

The way Sophia said "Argentina", imitating Argentina's Spanish accent was beautiful!

[gabrielpedroarini]

¡Al fin un argentino haciendo lo que mejor sabemos hacer!
Gracias Max por mostrarlo al mundo.
¡Salud!

[sebastiangallo]

"Americans" : 'That's overcooked!' 😢
Argentinians: 'That's alive!' 😮

[ayuyu]

This is awesome. Visited Argentina about a decade ago. The beef there is awesome and depending where you go the grilling methods are different just like anywhere, but what an amazing adventure. The thing that I mostly remember was the food quality, specially the steaks.

[fhertlein]

Great friend is Argentinian, and his dad would do a grilled feast once a year, and that setup brings back great memories. Best meals ever.

[martins]

My family is from Argentina and I just spent 3 weeks with my brother traveling around, seeing family, the country, and eating the most amazing food! Vamos vamos, Argentina 🇦🇷!

[csraxll]

Hi Max, argentinian here. The other day I was talking with a conversation exchange partner (he's learning spanish while I'm practicing english) and he asked me about the differences between argentinian style meat cooking and american style. While trying to explain it to him I realized I lacked the vocabulary to give a proper explanation, thus this video is exactly what I needed.
Thanks to you and Al so much for sharing it!

Also the colour of the vacio looks wonderful! This is exactly what most of us argies like when it comes to the point of the meat

[rogerioramos]

Que ponto perfeito do churrasco argentino, parabéns!!!

[santiagocometto]

That vacio's cooking point it's just perfect. Al is representing us very well.

Al wasn't lying when said that it's a whole experience, it's more like a social event you spend with your familiy and/or friends, everyone's helping, supporting the pit master whit hydratation, maybe keeping the fire on, prob preparing the salads, everyone's hanging around the grill chatting and laughing, drinking some wine, 'fernet', 'cinzano' or beer.

For example, with my friends we start our 'asado' at 9pm drinking some beers (preparing the grill at 8.30pm) to start eating at 11.30pm with wine. After the dinner we end up drinking 'fernet', playing card games as 'truco' or 'chinchón' or playing the guitar, some 'chacareras' or 'sambas'. It's a beatiful tradition.

I really enjoyed the video, keep it up Max!!!! Greetings from San Luis, Argentina