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Sándwich Chivito

Cultural Context

Originating in Uruguay, the Sándwich Chivito is a beloved national dish that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with a variety of meats and toppings, it reflects the Uruguayan love for hearty, flavorful sandwiches. Today, variations exist worldwide, with many adapting the ingredients to local tastes, yet the essence of the Chivito remains a symbol of Uruguayan pride.

UruguayanUYmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
ciabatta bread
1 to 2 beef fillets
sliced tomato
a few lettuce leaves
a few tablespoons of mayonnaise
pitted green olives
1 boiled egg
cooked ham
sliced mozzarella cheese
olive oil
salt
pepper

beef steak

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Grilled chicken reduces fat while pork loin is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is often more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt cuts calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Heat a frying pan or griddle with a little olive oil.

2

Add the beef fillets to the hot pan over high heat.

3

Cook the meat for a few minutes, adding salt and pepper before turning it.

4

Turn the meat and cook for a couple more minutes, adding salt and pepper again before removing it.

5

Cut the ciabatta bread in half and spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise on both halves.

6

Add pitted green olives to the base of the sandwich.

7

Layer a few lettuce leaves on top of the olives.

8

Add about 3 slices of tomato on top of the lettuce.

9

Place the hot cooked beef on top of the tomato slices.

10

Add sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the beef to let it melt.

11

Layer 1 or 2 slices of cooked ham on top of the cheese.

12

Finish with slices of boiled egg on top of the ham.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfryingtoasting

Equipment Needed

frying pangriddleknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

ChivitoChivito Uruguayo

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