Receta: Chivito uruguayo - Morfi

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat options reduce calories while processed cheese is more affordable.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is often less costly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats, while yogurt is budget-friendly.

Season the beef with salt.

Cook the beef quickly on high heat, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Fry the bacon until crispy.

Prepare the bread, using a type similar to tortuguita.

Fry the eggs until the whites are set and yolks are runny.

Assemble the sandwich: place the beef on the bread, add bacon, tomato, roasted bell pepper, and fried egg on top.

Add sautéed onion and mozzarella cheese on top of the sandwich.

Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the other slice of bread before closing the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens