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Nutritional Values

🔥680kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Carne a la Masa

How to order / say it
Say it Carne a la Masa — [kar-neh ah lah MAH-sah]
Order I'll have the Carne a la Masa, please.
Locally Quisiera la Carne a la Masa, por favor.
Say locally

A hearty dish of beef wrapped in dough and baked slowly to perfection.

Why try it?

Carne a la Masa represents the warmth and robustness of Mendoza's culinary culture, with flavors that have been cherished for generations.

How it tastes

This dish offers a succulent, tender beef flavor encased in a golden, flaky dough, with a rich, savory aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1830

Originating in the early 19th century, Carne a la Masa was created as a way to make hearty, filling meals using simple, locally available ingredients. Over time, it became a beloved dish in Mendoza's food culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥛 80 g butter
  • 🥕 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste pepper

Method

  1. 1 Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2 Wrap seasoned beef in dough made from flour and butter.
  3. 3 Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) until golden brown.

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