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Chivito – Uruguayan steak sandwich

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Chivito – Uruguayan steak sandwich

Ingredients

  • 4 thin steaks, 120 g each
  • 4 large sandwich rolls
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 4 slices cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1Fry bacon until crisp and set aside. Fry eggs in the same pan.
  2. 2Season steaks with salt and pepper and fry in oil over high heat for 1–2 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  3. 3Top steaks with ham and cheese and let the cheese melt over low heat under a lid.
  4. 4Warm the rolls, spread with mayonnaise and fill with lettuce, tomato, steak, bacon and egg. Serve immediately.