Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich)

Uruguay''s national sandwich — thin steak with ham, cheese, egg, and all the fixings.

Ingredients

• 4 thin beef steaks (minute steaks or pounded sirloin)
• 4 slices ham
• 4 slices mozzarella
• 4 fried eggs
• Lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers, olives, mayo
• 4 crusty rolls

Method

1. Season steaks, sear 1.5 min per side. Top with ham and cheese, cover to melt.

2. Fry eggs.

3. Build sandwiches: roll, mayo, lettuce, steak with ham and cheese, egg, tomato, peppers, olives.

What You're Practicing

• The chivito is Uruguay''s answer to the burger — maximalist, indulgent, and deeply satisfying.
• Thin steaks cook in 3 minutes total — this is a fast weeknight dinner.