Chivito Sandwich Recipe: How To Make Uruguay National Dish

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is generally cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon offers a healthier option, while pancetta can be less costly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while egg substitute can reduce costs.

Mix mayonnaise, mustard, one tablespoon of oil, and ½ tablespoon of oregano in a small bowl. Stir well until the sauce is smooth. Set aside.

Place sirloin steaks in a bowl and season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and oregano. Rub the meat well and make sure it is well seasoned.

Cut the bread into portions of about six inches; then cut it in two to make the bread slices.

Arrange the frying pan where you will make the chivito; Turn the stove on to medium-high and pour the remaining oil into a frying pan. Fry the bacon until it is golden brown. Remove cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate with paper towels to let the fat drain.

Immediately after, add the sliced onion and fry them in the same oil. Remove the onions and put them on a separate plate.

Let the oil continue to cook on high heat for, about three minutes, and then cook the sirloin slices one at a time until medium rare.

Fry the eggs in a separate pan and place them on top of the meat. Cover with a slice of ham.

Place mozzarella cheese on top of the ham and melt the cheese.

Once the cheese melts, remove from pan and set aside on a plate to start assembling the sandwich.

At the same time, place the buns in the pan and let them cook until lightly toasted on both sides.

Remove the bread and add a generous layer of the mayonnaise sauce. Place the meat, egg, and mozzarella cheese on top of the lower bun.

Add the fried bacon slices, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Spread another generous amount of the mayonnaise sauce on the top bun and cover the sandwich.

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