Asado (Spanish: [aˈsaðo], Brazilian Portuguese: [aˈsadu]) is a term used both for a range of barbecue techniques and the social event of having or attending a barbecue in Argentina and Uruguay, where it is an exceptionally popular dish. In these countries, asado is a traditional dish and also the standard word for "barbecue" (except in Brazil, where it is more commonly known as "churrasco"). An asado usually consists of beef alongside various other meats, which are cooked on a grill, called a parrilla, or an open fire.