An iconic Uruguayan sandwich created in the 1940s, the chivito is today one of the most representative dishes of the popular gastronomy of Uruguay.
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Uruguayan Chivito
Traditional Uruguayan chivito with meat, ham and cheese, authentic step-by-step recipe.
- Uruguay
- Main course
- High protein
- easy
- lactosa
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 620 kcal
- Protein 38 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 36 g
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chivito Uruguayo is a preparation from Uruguay with easy difficulty. Reserve about 40 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 thin beef tenderloin fillets.
- Have ready: 4 hamburger buns or similar.
- Have ready: 4 slices of cooked ham.
- Have ready: 4 slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Have ready: 4 eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Season the meat steaks and grill them with a little…
Season the meat fillets and grill them with a little oil until desired doneness. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Place a slice of ham and another of cheese on each fillet while…
Place a slice of ham and another of cheese on each fillet at the end of cooking so that they melt. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Fry the eggs in a separate pan
Fry the eggs in a separate pan, leaving the yolk runny. Don't overcrowd the pan: the oil should be hot but not smoking. Don't overcrowd the pan: the oil should be hot but not smoking.
Don't overcrowd the pan: the oil should be hot but not smoking.
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Lightly toast the bread inside
Lightly toast the bread inside. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Monta el chivito: bread
Assemble the goat: bread, lettuce, tomato, meat with ham and melted cheese, fried egg and mayonnaise. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Top with olives and close the sandwich
Top with olives and close the sandwich, serve immediately. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- The traditional complete chivito has bacon added in addition to the ham, for more intensity.
- Serve with French fries as a classic accompaniment.
Variations
- Chivito al plato (without bread, served as a complete dish).
- Version with added bacon (complete goat).
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