Uruguayan cuisine

Chivito sandwich

A hearty Uruguayan chivito sandwich, a gourmet burger's cousin, piled high with steak, ham, cheese, and veggies.

Occasionally — watch your portion size
35minutes
797kcal/serv.
46.6g carbs
10servings
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The chivito sandwich is an Uruguayan classic, a towering assembly of tender beef, crisp bacon, melted mozzarella, and fresh lettuce. Its robust flavors and satisfying textures make it a perfect lunch option, best enjoyed with a side salad or fries.

Method

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    For the brioche buns heat the milk with the butter and molasses until the butter has melted. Add the cold water and egg to this mix.

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    In a large bowl place flour, salt and yeast and mix. Then add the milk and water mix and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. You don't have to knead the dough, it is perfectly fine to do this by hand with a wooden spoon, this doesn't need to be very thorough. Cover with a damp towel and stick in the fridge overnight.

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    The next morning knead dough on a generously floured surface for a little and cut into eight equal pieces. Shape these into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover again with damp towel and let rise for about an hour or until double in size.

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    Heat oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Brush the buns with either milk, heavy cream or egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake for about 15-20min or until golden. Let cool.

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    For the toppings chop the onions and sauté in a bit of butter, let caramelize, this may take ten to 15 minutes, stir occasionally. Rub the steaks with a bit of garlic and then grill or fry the steaks, the bacon, and eggs with salt and pepper, toast the buns after having cut in half. Spread mustard on one bun half, layer each chivito with steak, a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, one bacon stripe, a tomato slice, and some lettuce. Place fried egg on top and sprinkle generously with chimichurri and some onions right before serving.

FAQ

Is «Chivito sandwich» gluten-free?

It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.

How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Chivito sandwich»?

One serving has 797 kcal, 46.6 g carbs, 49 g protein and 44 g fat. The recipe makes 10 servings.

Is «Chivito sandwich» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?

Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.

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