Uruguayan · Dinner · Medium
Chivito Sandwich
- Total
- 45 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 760
Thin steak, crisp bacon, ham and melted mozzarella stack into a toasted roll with tomato, lettuce and a freshly fried egg.
Layers of hot meat and cool vegetables make a Chivito Sandwich a knife-and-napkin affair. Searing thin steak quickly keeps it tender, while the onion and bacon leave plenty of flavor in the skillet for the eggs.
Use a sturdy roll with a soft center rather than a hard baguette. Get every topping ready before cooking the steak so you can build the sandwiches while the cheese is still warm.
Method
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for , turning until crisp. Transfer to a plate. Add onion to the drippings and cook for until soft and golden; transfer to the plate.
Rub sirloin steak with garlic, then season with salt and black pepper. Add olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat and sear steaks for total, turning halfway, until 145°F. Rest for .
Reduce heat to medium. Warm ham topped with mozzarella in the skillet for until cheese softens; place over the steaks. Fry eggs in the skillet for until whites and yolks are set.
Meanwhile, toast sandwich rolls cut-side up under a hot broiler for until golden. Spread with mustard, then layer lettuce leaves, tomato, steak, ham, cheese, bacon, onion and eggs. Spoon on chimichurri sauce and close the rolls.
Forkue tips
- Pound the steaks between parchment to about 1/4 inch thick so they bite cleanly inside the roll.
Storing and reheating
Store cooked fillings separately in the fridge for 3 days. Warm meat and onions in a covered skillet and assemble with fresh lettuce, tomato and newly cooked eggs.
Kitchen gear
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Chivito Sandwich: FAQ
Can I use a different steak cut?
Tenderloin or thinly sliced ribeye works well. Avoid brisket, which needs slow cooking to become tender.
Can I prepare the toppings ahead?
Yes. Cook the onions and bacon ahead, then reheat while you sear the steaks. Cut the tomato just before assembling.
How do I store and reheat Chivito Sandwich?
Store cooked fillings separately in the fridge for 3 days. Warm meat and onions in a covered skillet and assemble with fresh lettuce, tomato and newly cooked eggs.
How long does Chivito Sandwich take?
About 45 min in total: 20 min prep and 25 min cooking.
What do I need to make Chivito Sandwich?
The key ingredients are sandwich rolls, sirloin steak, bacon, ham, mozzarella and eggs, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Chivito Sandwich?
Pound the steaks between parchment to about 1/4 inch thick so they bite cleanly inside the roll.
