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Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪52gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑44gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Stuffed Flank Steak Rolls

How to order / say it
Say it Matambre a la Pizza — [Mah-TAM-breh ah lah PEE-tzah]
Order I'd like the matambre a la pizza, please.
Locally Quisiera el matambre a la pizza, por favor.
Say locally

A rolled flank steak that is usually topped with cheese and tomatoes.

Why try it?

This dish is a wonderful example of Italian influence on Buenos Aires cuisine. The combination of matambre and pizza-style toppings highlights local tastes.

How it tastes

The beef is tender and savory, complemented by the rich flavors of melted cheese and tomato sauce topping. It's a hearty dish with a layered taste profile.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Matambre gained popularity in the mid-20th century. This adaptation with pizza toppings shows both Argentine creativity and texture play—choosing pizza toppings for a typically grilled piece of beef.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g flank steak
  • 🥛 200 g mozzarella cheese
  • 🥣 100 ml tomato sauce
  • 🌿 2 tsp oregano
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. 2 Season the steak and roll with mozzarella and sauce.
  3. 3 Place it on a baking tray and sprinkle with oregano.
  4. 4 Bake for 25 minutes until cheese melts and steak is cooked.

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