Chivito (Uruguay)

An authentic recipe for Uruguay's famous Chivito sandwich, combining thin churrasco steak, melted cheese, bacon, and a fried egg into a massive, delicious meal.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Servings 2 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

35 min

Makes 2 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 15m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for Uruguay's famous Chivito sandwich, combining thin churrasco steak, melted cheese, bacon, and a fried egg into a massive, delicious meal.

Uruguay's iconic hearty sandwich featuring tender steak, melted cheese, bacon, egg, and fresh vegetables.

Instructions

Cook the bacon strips in a skillet until crisp, then set aside.
Season the thin-sliced churrasco steaks with salt and pepper, and pan-sear them quickly over high heat until cooked through.
Place mozzarella cheese slices directly on top of the hot steaks in the pan so they melt completely.
Fry the eggs in a separate pan, leaving the yolks runny.
Lightly toast the soft white buns and spread mayonnaise on both halves.
Assemble the sandwich by layering lettuce, tomato slices, cheesy steak, ham, crispy bacon, sliced green olives, and top with the fried egg before closing the bun.

Nutrition

Calories 650

Protein 42g

Carbs 40g

Fat 36g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 6g

Sodium 950mg

Serving Size 1 sandwich

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Total 35 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.0
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

The ultimate loaded steak sandwich loaded with savory layers, rich textures, and authentic South American comfort.

Pros

Inordinately satisfying
Loaded with protein
Rich flavor profile

Cons

Can be messy to eat

Overview

Uruguay's iconic hearty sandwich featuring tender steak, melted cheese, bacon, egg, and fresh vegetables.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for Uruguay's famous Chivito sandwich, combining thin churrasco steak, melted cheese, bacon, and a fried egg into a massive, delicious meal.

Tips

Slice the steak very thin so it cooks instantly and remains tender in the sandwich
Cut the sandwich in half before serving to show off the stacked layers and runny egg yolk
Serve alongside golden crispy French fries for the full traditional experience