
Uruguayan · Beef
Chivito sandwich
Ingredients
- Milk2¾ oz
- Butter2 oz
- Molasses1 tablespoon
- Water7¾ oz
- Egg9
- Bread Flour1 lb
- Salt¼ oz
- Yeast¼ oz
- Egg WashSplash
- Sesame SeedSprinkling
- Onion4
- Sirloin steak8
- GarlicTo serve
- Bacon8
- Ham8 slices
- Mozzarella8 slices
- Tomato4
- Lettuce1/4
- MustardTo serve
- Chimichurri sauceTo serve
Instructions
- 1
For the brioche buns heat the milk with the butter and molasses until the butter has melted.
- 2
Add the cold water and egg to this mix.
- 3
In a large bowl place flour, salt and yeast and mix.
- 4
Then add the milk and water mix and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
- 5
You don't have to knead the dough, it is perfectly fine to do this by hand with a wooden spoon, this doesn't need to be very thorough.
- 6
Cover with a damp towel and stick in the fridge overnight.
- 7
The next morning knead dough on a generously floured surface for a little and cut into eight equal pieces.
- 8
Shape these into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Cover again with damp towel and let rise for about an hour or until double in size.
- 10
Heat oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
- 11
Brush the buns with either milk, heavy cream or egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- 12
Bake for about 15-20min or until golden.
- 13
Let cool.
- 14
For the toppings chop the onions and sauté in a bit of butter, let caramelize, this may take ten to 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
- 15
Rub the steaks with a bit of garlic and then grill or fry the steaks, the bacon, and eggs with salt and pepper, toast the buns after having cut in half.
- 16
Spread mustard on one bun half, layer each chivito with steak, a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, one bacon stripe, a tomato slice, and some lettuce.
- 17
Place fried egg on top and sprinkle generously with chimichurri and some onions right before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition info for this recipe is coming soon.







