Dinner

Chivito Sandwich

A classic Uruguayan chivito built on homemade brioche buns with steak, bacon, ham, mozzarella, fried egg, vegetables, mustard, and chimichurri.

  • 13 hr
  • 850 kcal
  • Uruguayan
  • Sandwich

Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Chivito Sandwich

Ingredients

For 8 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Heat the milk with the butter and molasses until the butter has melted.

  2. Step 2:

    Add the cold water and egg to the milk mixture.

  3. Step 3:

    Place the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl and mix.

  4. Step 4:

    Add the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined; thorough kneading is not necessary.

  5. Step 5:

    Cover the dough with a damp towel and refrigerate overnight.

  6. Step 6:

    The next morning, knead the dough briefly on a generously floured surface and divide it into eight equal pieces.

  7. Step 7:

    Shape the pieces into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  8. Step 8:

    Cover with a damp towel and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

    1 h
  9. Step 9:

    Heat the oven to 220°C.

  10. Step 10:

    Brush the buns with milk, heavy cream, or egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

  11. Step 11:

    Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden, then let cool.

    15–20 min
  12. Step 12:

    Chop the onions and sauté them in a little butter.

  13. Step 13:

    Let the onions caramelize for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    10–15 min
  14. Step 14:

    Rub the steaks with garlic.

  15. Step 15:

    Grill or fry the steaks, bacon, and eggs with salt and pepper.

  16. Step 16:

    Cut the buns in half and toast them.

  17. Step 17:

    Spread mustard on one bun half.

  18. Step 18:

    Layer each chivito with steak, a slice of ham, a slice of mozzarella, one strip of bacon, a tomato slice, and some lettuce.

  19. Step 19:

    Place a fried egg on top, then sprinkle generously with chimichurri and onions just before serving.

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