Looking for Argentine Beef

[powerplantop]

I have a craving for argentine beef and can not find a source for it. Does anyone have a mail order source.

 

[salt and pepper]

I don't think the US imports meat from Argentina, according to the World Trade Org.

 

[powerplantop]

I don't think the US imports meat from Argentina, according to the World Trade Org.

That may explain why I can not find a source. From my time in South America they have really good beef. Looks like I need to book a flight.

 

[salt and pepper]

The only imports have to be cooked!

 

[Andy M.]

Lots of Argentinean beef in Aruba. Many restaurants feature it.

 

[buckytom]

why doesn't the u.s. import raw beef from argentina? is it an f.d.a thing/farming practices, or political stuff, or both?

 

[Andy M.]

why doesn't the u.s. import raw beef from argentina? is it an f.d.a thing/farming practices, or political stuff, or both?

It may have to do with mad cow. Imports are banned from a number of countries that have that issue.

 

[GotGarlic]

From what I've read, it was banned because of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in 2002. The US is continuing to ban Argentinian beef and the Argentinian government is complaining to the World Trade Organization.
http://globalmeatnews.com/Industry-...US-Argentina-beef-import-dispute#.USt7u31Om2c

 

[Andy M.]

I guess if a cow had hoof and mouth disease, he'd be one mad cow...

 

[Addie]

I guess if a cow had hoof and mouth disease, he'd be one mad cow...

Andy I love your sense of humor. From the ridiculous to insanity. Fits me perfectly. Don't ever lose it.

 

[Andy M.]

Andy I love your sense of humor. From the ridiculous to insanity. Fits me perfectly. Don't ever lose it.

Thanks, Addie. I'll hang on to it as long as I can.

 

[GotGarlic]

I guess if a cow had hoof and mouth disease, he'd be one mad cow...

I think you're right! I only have the hoof part and it sucks!

 

[Andy M.]

I think you're right! I only have the hoof part and it sucks!

I'm actually quite good at putting my foot in my mouth.

 

[Addie]

I'm actually quite good at putting my foot in my mouth.

You too huh? It explains why I have such a big mouth. Every time I try to shut it, it just falls open again and I find myself in more trouble.

 

[Gravy Queen]

I had it when we visited Peru, Argentinian beef is just wonderful .

 

[CharlieD]

I here that Uruguayan meat is as good as Argentinian, the only thing they can only import meat, not the bones.

 

[powerplantop]

I here that Uruguayan meat is as good as Argentinian, the only thing they can only import meat, not the bones.

When I was in Chile I could get both (plus Chiliean) I preferred the Argentinian. But I also never had the high end Uruguayan. I did like the beef from Chile and I have found a source for it.

 

[Bigjim68]

According to Wiki, Argentina instituted a ban on exporting beef to other countries to keep local prices low during their currency crisis.


2006 Argentine restriction of beef exports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is also the possibility that Argentine beef does not meet USDA standards, which may be due to a lack of inspection or other requirements. I know that some hams, particularly Proscuitto, but also Serrano, was not imported for the same reasons. Fiorucci set up a plant a few miles from my home to produce processed pork products for the US market.

 

[CharlieD]

Uruguayan grass fed meat is exelent. Of course all i can compare to is American corn fed, so it may not say a lot.

 

[roadfix]

Well, regardless, beef served at some of the Argentinian restaurants around here are wonderful.
We frequently buy beef and chorizos from a local Argentinian meat market but never gave thought to where the meat actually came from.