Chivito Recipe

Name: Chivito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Cuisine: Uruguayan
Ingredients: 2 boneless beef sirloin steaks (about 6 oz each), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 crusty sandwich rolls (e.g., ciabatta or Portuguese rolls), split; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 slices cooked ham; 4 slices mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 2 fried eggs (sunny-side up); 1 tomato, sliced; 1/2 head lettuce, shredded

Uruguayan · Main course · 30 min total

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Uruguay's iconic steak sandwich, loaded with tender beef, ham, mozzarella, olives, and a fried egg, all tucked into a crusty bun.

15
min prep

15
min cook

2
servings

850
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 boneless beef sirloin steaks (about 6 oz each), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 crusty sandwich rolls (e.g., ciabatta or Portuguese rolls), split
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices cooked ham
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
2 fried eggs (sunny-side up)
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 head lettuce, shredded

Instructions

Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook steaks for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
Lightly toast the split rolls. Spread mayonnaise on both halves.
On the bottom half of each roll, layer: lettuce, tomato slices, steak, ham, mozzarella, olives, hard-boiled egg slices, and finally a fried egg.
Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll. Serve immediately.
Optionally, secure with a toothpick and cut in half for easier handling.

Tips

Use a tender cut like sirloin or ribeye; pounding ensures even cooking.
Traditional chivito includes bacon and bell peppers; feel free to add.
Best served immediately while the egg is still runny.

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