COPPER🇺🇾 Uruguay
Chivito recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Uruguay with this classic dish!
Ingredients
- 600 g beef steak
- 200 g bacon
- 200 g ham
- 200 g cheese
- 100 g lettuce
- 2 tomatoes
- 100 g mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
How to make Chivito
- Chop 200 g of bacon into small pieces and measure out 600 g of beef steak, then season with salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Season the 600 g beef steak on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- On a grill or skillet, cook the seasoned beef steak for 4-6 minutes on each side for your desired level of doneness, until browned.
- While the steak cooks, take 2 slices of ham and warm them in the same skillet until heated through.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the ham and allow it to melt, stirring occasionally, about 1-2 minutes.
- For assembly, take a burger bun and add a layer of lettuce, followed by slices of tomato.
- On the bottom half of the bun, place the grilled steak, top it with the ham and melted cheese, and add the crispy bacon pieces on top.
- Spread mayonnaise on the top bun, then place it on the assembled ingredients to complete the burger.
- Serve the chivito immediately with a side of fries or a fresh salad.
What is Chivito?
Chivito is a traditional dish from Uruguay, grilled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef steak, bacon and ham. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Chivito take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 6 dishes built on beef steak. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Chivito?
Use thinly sliced ingredients for a balanced and delicious chivito.
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