grilled Recipes
142 delicious grilled recipes from around the world
Choripán
The quintessential Argentine street food, a Choripán is a grilled chorizo sausage nestled in a crusty bread roll, generously slathered with vibrant chimichurri sauce. Perfect for game days, barbecues, or any casual gathering.
Chorizo Venezolano
Authentic Venezuelan chorizo, a flavorful and less spicy sausage compared to its Spanish counterpart, perfect for grilling and serving with traditional arepas.
Chunchullos (Colombian Grilled Intestines)
A popular Colombian street food, chunchullos are beef intestines meticulously cleaned, then grilled until perfectly crispy and golden brown. Typically served with boiled salted potatoes (papas saladas) and a spicy ají sauce.
Churrasco Dominicano
Dominican grilled steak - tender skirt steak marinated in a vibrant blend of sour orange, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection, and generously topped with sweet, caramelized onions. Traditionally served with tostones (fried plantains).
Colombian Longaniza Sausage
Authentic Colombian pork sausage, seasoned with aromatic cumin and black pepper, perfect for grilling. This recipe focuses on the traditional flavor profile.
Costilla de Cerdo (Colombian Grilled Pork Ribs)
Tender, flavorful pork ribs marinated and slow-grilled to perfection, a staple of Colombian fritanga. Served with simple boiled potatoes.
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street food classic. Grilled corn on the cob is generously coated in creamy mayonnaise, then rolled in salty cotija cheese and dusted with a hint of spicy chile powder, finished with a refreshing squeeze of lime.
Frango à Piri-Piri
A classic Brazilian-Portuguese dish featuring a whole chicken, butterflied and marinated in a fiery blend of African bird's eye chilies, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled to achieve a delicious char. This recipe balances intense flavor with a satisfying smoky char.
Lomo al Trapo (Salt-Crusted Beef Tenderloin)
A traditional Colombian method of cooking a whole beef tenderloin, encasing it in a salt crust and wrapping it in a damp cloth before cooking directly on hot coals. This technique creates an incredibly tender and juicy result with a flavorful, seasoned crust.
Matambre Tierno (Tender Grilled Flank Steak)
A classic Argentine dish featuring tender, thinly sliced flank steak (matambre) grilled to perfection. This recipe focuses on a simple preparation to highlight the quality of the beef, served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
Molleja (Argentine Grilled Sweetbreads)
Molleja, or sweetbreads (thymus gland), are a prized delicacy in Argentine asado. This recipe focuses on grilling them to a perfect crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior, served simply with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Mollejas (Argentine Sweetbreads)
Mollejas, or sweetbreads (thymus glands), are a highly prized delicacy in Argentina, especially during an asado (barbecue). This recipe focuses on achieving a perfectly grilled exterior with a creamy, tender interior.
Morcilla Venezolana
A traditional Venezuelan blood sausage, rich with spices and cooked with rice, offering a unique and savory culinary experience.
Ojo de Bife (Argentine Ribeye)
A thick-cut, premium ribeye steak grilled to perfection, a staple of Argentine asado. This recipe focuses on showcasing the quality of the beef with simple seasoning.
Pacu Assado (Grilled Pacu with Farofa Stuffing)
A traditional Pantanal specialty, this dish features a whole pacu fish, a large freshwater fish, expertly stuffed with a savory farofa (toasted cassava flour) mixture, then grilled to perfection. The result is a flaky, flavorful fish with a crispy skin and a delightful, textural stuffing.
Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers (Anticuchos)
Tender beef heart marinated in a vibrant blend of ají panca, vinegar, and spices, then grilled to smoky perfection. A classic Peruvian street food, often served with boiled potatoes and corn.
Pescado Zarandeado
Nayarit-style grilled fish, a Pacific coast specialty. A whole butterflied fish is grilled over coals, generously coated with a vibrant achiote and chile paste marinade.
Picanha (Brazilian Top Sirloin Cap)
The crown jewel of Brazilian churrasco, Picanha is a flavorful cut of beef (top sirloin cap) with a thick, luscious fat cap. It's traditionally scored, seasoned generously, folded onto skewers, and grilled over high heat, with the outer layers sliced off as they cook to perfection. Served with farofa and vinaigrette for an authentic experience.
Picanha na Brasa (Brazilian Grilled Rump Cap)
The undisputed king of Brazilian churrasco, Picanha (rump cap) is celebrated for its rich flavor and tender texture. This recipe focuses on the traditional preparation: a thick cut of beef seasoned only with coarse salt and grilled over hot coals to perfection. The thick layer of fat renders during cooking, basting the meat and creating an incredibly succulent result.
Poc Chuc (Yucatecan Grilled Pork)
Tender, thinly pounded pork loin marinated in tangy sour orange juice and garlic, then grilled to a perfect char. This classic Yucatecan dish is traditionally served with vibrant pickled red onions, refried black beans, and a flavorful chiltomate salsa.
Pollo en Brasas (Venezuelan Rotisserie Chicken)
A quintessential Venezuelan rotisserie chicken, marinated in a vibrant blend of garlic, spices, and citrus, then grilled to achieve incredibly tender meat and crispy, flavorful skin. This dish is a beloved national fast food, perfect for gatherings.
Provoleta (Grilled Provolone)
A classic Argentine starter, Provoleta is a thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until golden brown and bubbly, then seasoned with oregano and chili flakes. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer before a barbecue (asado).
Rellena (Colombian Stuffed Blood Sausage)
A traditional Colombian delicacy, Rellena is a type of blood sausage stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and spices, then poached and grilled to perfection.
Steak with Chimichurri
Perfectly grilled, thick-cut ribeye steaks served with Argentina's vibrant and herbaceous chimichurri sauce, a classic accompaniment made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.