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Chivito (Uruguayan Beef Sandwich)
This article was based on an article in the Greek version of Wikibooks.
Ingredients
- loaf of bread1 loaf
- butter
- lettuce2 leaves
- egg1
- churasco (beef skirt steak), sliced thin1
- pepper1
- ketchup, optional
- mayonnaise, optional
- mustard, optional
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Cut the loaf of bread lengthwise and put in a warm place.
Cook the beef in a hot frying pan with a little oil.
Season beef with salt and pepper.
Fry the egg alongside the beef or in another frying pan. The yolk should be well cooked (not runny).
Spread a little mayo on both sides of cut bread. Top with the beef, the fried egg, a couple of lettuce leaves, and the tomato slices.
Top with ketchup or mustard to taste.
Cover with the other half of the bread loaf. Serve hot.
Region evidence: recipe text — “Uruguayan Beef Sandwich”




