While the United States is often perceived as being the capital of beef consumption, it actually comes in at #4 on the list on a per capita basis. So, where can beef lovers travel to if they are really looking to step their beef game up? Check out these top three countries.

Uruguay

Uruguay leads the world in beef consumption, and it’s easy to see why. This small South American country has a huge cow farming industry, and social outings and get-togethers often focus on the churrasco, a big beef barbeque that is considered to be a Uruguayan cultural hallmark.

Argentina

Uruguay’s bigger neighbor, Argentina, comes in at second on the list. Argentina shares a similar pattern of bovine agriculture and the famous churrasco social tradition with Uruguay, as citizens of both countries absolutely love digging into plates of freshly-grilled beef ribs or steaks.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong might surprise you at #3 on this list, but this small island that belongs to China, but has a distinct culture and governmental system loves its beef. Beef curry and beef noodles are traditional cow-centric fare here, but you’ll also find lots of high-quality steakhouses in the city.

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Well, you would be right! But did you know that the small South American country of Uruguay comes in at #4 on the list? This place, located on the Atlantic coast of the Southern Cone of South America, is one of the most meat-crazed countries on Earth. 

When Spanish settlers came to what is now Uruguay in the early 17th century, they soon realized that the rolling meadows and plains of the territory were perfect for raising cattle. Naturally, they started to raise cows there and quickly began to consume the local meat.

In fact, even today, there are four times more cows than people inside the country!

From that point on, Uruguay has become absolutely wild about meat. In fact, a crucial part of the country’s social life is the organization of barbecues, known as “asados,” in which Uruguayans prepare a large variety of meats, from beef to sausage to lamb, preparing all of the different meats over a large open fire.

Uruguayans are fiercely proud about their meat products, and now export a large quantity of them abroad.

If you ever find yourself in Uruguay, be sure to seek out the opportunity to enjoy a traditional meat-based meal.

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If so, this person was probably enjoying mate, which is a traditional South American beverage that is particularly popular and beloved in the countries of the Southern Cone region: Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, and some parts of Brazil.

Mate is a drink which is brewed from the leaves of the yerba mate shrub. The indigenous Guaraní and Tupí communities in what is now Paraguay were the first people to use the leaves from this shrub to make what is now known as mate.

The dried leaves from the plant are chopped and ground up into a powdery mixture and then placed in a pot along with hot, but never boiling, water, and the beverage steeps in a way that is very similar to tea.

After a few minutes of brewing time, the beverage is ready to drink. The traditional vessel for mate is a gourd-shaped vase, and people drink it through a straw which contains a filter so that the powdery dried leaves aren’t drunk.

While many people think that mate is bitter and tough to drink, others would simply say that it is an acquired taste, much like coffee. Its high caffeine content and levels of antioxidants are raved about by the many enthusiasts of the beverage.

Have you ever tried mate? What did you think?

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While the United States is often perceived as being the capital of beef consumption, it actually comes in at #4 on the list on a per capita basis. So, where can beef lovers travel to if they are really looking to step their beef game up? Check out these top three countries.

Uruguay

Uruguay leads the world in beef consumption, and it’s easy to see why. This small South American country has a huge cow farming industry, and social outings and get-togethers often focus on the churrasco, a big beef barbeque that is considered to be a Uruguayan cultural hallmark.

Argentina

Uruguay’s bigger neighbor, Argentina, comes in at second on the list. Argentina shares a similar pattern of bovine agriculture and the famous churrasco social tradition with Uruguay, as citizens of both countries absolutely love digging into plates of freshly-grilled beef ribs or steaks.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong might surprise you at #3 on this list, but this small island that belongs to China, but has a distinct culture and governmental system loves its beef. Beef curry and beef noodles are traditional cow-centric fare here, but you’ll also find lots of high-quality steakhouses in the city.

The post Love Beef? Travel to These Countries! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, you would be right! But did you know that the small South American country of Uruguay comes in at #4 on the list? This place, located on the Atlantic coast of the Southern Cone of South America, is one of the most meat-crazed countries on Earth. 

When Spanish settlers came to what is now Uruguay in the early 17th century, they soon realized that the rolling meadows and plains of the territory were perfect for raising cattle. Naturally, they started to raise cows there and quickly began to consume the local meat.

In fact, even today, there are four times more cows than people inside the country!

From that point on, Uruguay has become absolutely wild about meat. In fact, a crucial part of the country’s social life is the organization of barbecues, known as “asados,” in which Uruguayans prepare a large variety of meats, from beef to sausage to lamb, preparing all of the different meats over a large open fire.

Uruguayans are fiercely proud about their meat products, and now export a large quantity of them abroad.

If you ever find yourself in Uruguay, be sure to seek out the opportunity to enjoy a traditional meat-based meal.

The post Uruguay is Meat Paradise appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If so, this person was probably enjoying mate, which is a traditional South American beverage that is particularly popular and beloved in the countries of the Southern Cone region: Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, and some parts of Brazil.

Mate is a drink which is brewed from the leaves of the yerba mate shrub. The indigenous Guaraní and Tupí communities in what is now Paraguay were the first people to use the leaves from this shrub to make what is now known as mate.

The dried leaves from the plant are chopped and ground up into a powdery mixture and then placed in a pot along with hot, but never boiling, water, and the beverage steeps in a way that is very similar to tea.

After a few minutes of brewing time, the beverage is ready to drink. The traditional vessel for mate is a gourd-shaped vase, and people drink it through a straw which contains a filter so that the powdery dried leaves aren’t drunk.

While many people think that mate is bitter and tough to drink, others would simply say that it is an acquired taste, much like coffee. Its high caffeine content and levels of antioxidants are raved about by the many enthusiasts of the beverage.

Have you ever tried mate? What did you think?

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