What is Matambre called in the United States?

In the United States, Matambre is known as Thin flank.

What is Matambre called in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Matambre is known as Thin flank.

What part of the beef does Matambre come from?

Matambre comes from the Chuck section of the beef.

Matambre

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Also called

🇺🇸🇬🇧Thin flank

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Matambre is a thin, flat cut of beef taken from between the skin and the ribs of the cow. The name literally means 'hunger killer' in Spanish. It is uniquely popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It can be grilled directly over the fire, stuffed and rolled (matambre relleno), or served at room temperature as a starter. It has a fine texture and absorbs marinades well.

Names by country

Country	Name	Notes
🇺🇸United States	Thin flank
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Thin flank
🇦🇷Argentina	Matambreprimary	An Argentine asado classic, often the first cut placed on the grill

Find Matambre near you

In the US, this cut is usually sold as Thin flank — ask your butcher for that. It's most likely to be stocked by an Argentine or Latin American butcher.

Find an Argentine or Latin American butcher near you

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Similar cuts

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Both are thin, flat cuts from the belly area suited to quick cooking or stuffing, but matambre is taken from between the skin and ribs and is thinner than flank steak.

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