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.

Ingredients
For 8 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Heat the milk with the butter and molasses until the butter has melted.
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Step 2:
Add the cold water and egg to the milk mixture.
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Step 3:
Place the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl and mix.
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Step 4:
Add the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined; thorough kneading is not necessary.
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Step 5:
Cover the dough with a damp towel and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 6:
The next morning, knead the dough briefly on a generously floured surface and divide it into eight equal pieces.
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Step 7:
Shape the pieces into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Step 8:
Cover with a damp towel and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Step 9:
Heat the oven to 220°C.
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Step 10:
Brush the buns with milk, heavy cream, or egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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Step 11:
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden, then let cool.
15–20 min -
Step 12:
Chop the onions and sauté them in a little butter.
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Step 13:
Let the onions caramelize for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 14:
Rub the steaks with garlic.
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Step 15:
Grill or fry the steaks, bacon, and eggs with salt and pepper.
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Step 16:
Cut the buns in half and toast them.
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Step 17:
Spread mustard on one bun half.
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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.
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Step 19:
Place a fried egg on top, then sprinkle generously with chimichurri and onions just before serving.








