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Chivito al plato

Cultural Context

Chivito al plato is a beloved dish from Uruguay, originating in the mid-20th century as a hearty meal for workers. It embodies the spirit of Uruguayan cuisine, showcasing a combination of flavors and textures with its layers of meat, cheese, and fresh vegetables. Today, it is a staple in Uruguayan restaurants and has inspired variations across South America, becoming a symbol of comfort food.

UruguayanUYmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 rib eye steaks
Half a ball of mozzarella sliced
5 tbsp of Chimichurri
2 slices of fried bacon
2 fried eggs
2 slices of lean ham
1 small onion sliced and fried
6 small tomatoes halved

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while cheddar is more widely available.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

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

French fries

🥗Healthier: sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade potato wedges

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and homemade wedges can save money.

1

Rub in the chimichurri into the rib eye steaks.

2

Cover the steaks and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3

BBQ or grill the steaks for 2-3 mins each side.

4

Let the steaks rest for 1 min.

5

Add steaks to the serving plate, 1 steak per person.

6

Stack on top mozzarella, ham, egg, bacon, onion, and tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfrying

Equipment Needed

BBQgrillserving plate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Chivito

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