Bife de chorizo

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Bife de chorizo is a thick, boneless cut from the strip loin, one of the most popular and iconic steaks in Argentina. Despite the confusing name it contains no chorizo β€” the word refers to the thick, cylindrical shape of the cut. It has a fat cap on one side, good marbling, and a robust beefy flavor. It is a centerpiece of the Argentine asado.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesStrip steak
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United KingdomSirloin steak
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·ArgentinaBife de chorizoprimaryThe quintessential Argentine steakhouse cut, typically served 400–600g and cooked on the parrilla
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·FranceContre-filet
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpainLomo alto
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·BrazilBife de chorizoWell known in Brazil through Argentine influence

Similar cuts

New York stripclose

The same strip loin muscle β€” bife de chorizo is the Argentine name for what Americans call the New York strip, typically cut thicker and served with the fat cap on.