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Chivito Steak Sandwich

Cultural Context

Originating from Uruguay, the Chivito steak sandwich is a beloved national dish that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served as a hearty meal, it features a variety of ingredients that reflect both local flavors and influences. Over the years, the Chivito has gained popularity beyond Uruguay, inspiring variations in neighboring countries and even in international cuisine, making it a symbol of Uruguayan comfort food.

UruguayanUYmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
500 g flour
20 g instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup milk
butter
smoked bacon
mozzarella cheese
ham
eggs
tomato
mayonnaise
ketchup
lettuce

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat content, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

fresh bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain offers more nutrients, while white bread is usually less expensive.

1

Prepare the sandwich bread by mixing 500 g of flour, 20 g of instant yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 0.5 cup of warm water, and 0.5 cup of warm milk in a mixer or by hand.

2

Add a bit of butter and a little oil to the dough and knead for about 15-20 minutes.

3

Let the dough rest in a bowl for about 40 minutes until it rises.

4

Prepare the ingredients for the sandwich: slice the tomato and season the tenderloin with salt and black pepper.

5

After 40 minutes, roll out the dough and shape it for the bread.

6

Bake the bread until done, then cut it in half.

7

Toast the bread with butter on a grill until crispy.

8

Cook the smoked bacon until crispy.

9

Layer mozzarella cheese on top of the bacon and add a little water to steam and melt the cheese.

10

Fry an egg until the white is set and the yolk remains runny.

11

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the toasted bread and ketchup on the top half.

12

Layer lettuce, tomato slices, ham, crispy bacon, the cooked tenderloin, and the fried egg on the bottom half of the bread.

13

Cover with the top half of the bread and serve.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixerbowlgrillknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

ChivitoChivito Uruguayo

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