Chivito (chivito Sandwich)
Chivito, a popular sandwich in Montevideo, Uruguay, is a delicious combination of tender beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and flavorful condiments. This hearty sandwich is a must-try for anyone visiting the region.
Ingredients
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 eggs
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 slices of ham
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 slices of cooked or canned beetroot
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-fry until cooked to your desired doneness.
- In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- While the beef and bacon are cooking, prepare the fried eggs in a pan.
- Toast the hamburger buns on a griddle or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup on the bottom half of each bun.
- Layer the cooked beef, bacon, mozzarella cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, ham, onion, bell pepper, and beetroot on the buns.
- Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 35g
Supplies
Grill or stovetop pan Frying pan Toaster or griddle
Tools
Spatula Tongs Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Chivito sandwiches with a side of crispy french fries and a cold beer for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a lighter version, you can use turkey bacon and low-fat cheese, and skip the mayonnaise to reduce the calorie content.
Cost
$25