Chivito

Name: Chivito
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 240 g Steak, thin; 80 g Ham, sliced; 60 g Bacon, sliced; 80 g Mozzarella, sliced; 2 Egg; 40 g Lettuce, washed; 2 Soft roll, split; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 2 tsp Mustard; 1 ½ tbsp Butter; 2 tsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper, ground

Chivito · ready in 25 min · 2 servings · 1057 kcal per serving · easy · 13 ingredients

Uruguay's national sandwich piles tender steak with ham, bacon, mozzarella, egg, and crisp lettuce for a bold lunch that eats like a feast.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 1057
Difficulty: easy

Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

240 gSteak, thin
80 gHam, sliced
60 gBacon, sliced
80 gMozzarella, sliced
2Egg
40 gLettuce, washed
2Soft roll, split
2 tbspMayonnaise
2 tspMustard
1 ½ tbspButter
2 tspOlive oil
½ tspSalt
½ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, spatula, knife, cutting board, tongs, plate, instant read thermometer, lid

Instructions

Prepare the station
Gather all ingredients, measure seasonings, split the rolls, wash the lettuce, and set out a skillet, spatula, knife, board, tongs, and plate. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and ready beside the skillet.
Crisp the bacon
Heat the skillet over medium heat, add bacon, and fry until the fat renders and the slices are crisp, then drain on a plate. · 6 min
What to look for: The bacon is browned, crisp at the edges, and glossy with rendered fat.
Sear the steak
Season the steaks with salt and pepper, add olive oil, and sear quickly until browned and just cooked through. · 3 min
When it is done: Cook beef to 63°C / 145°F for safe doneness.
Melt the cheese
Warm the ham in the same skillet, place mozzarella on the steaks, and cover briefly until the cheese softens and melts. · 2 min
What to look for: The ham is hot and the mozzarella slumps over the steak.
Fry the eggs
Melt butter in the skillet, crack in the eggs, and fry until the whites are set and the yolks stay slightly soft. · 3 min
What to look for: The whites are opaque and firm while the yolks remain glossy.
Assemble and serve
Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the rolls, layer lettuce, steak, melted mozzarella, ham, bacon, and egg, then close and serve at once. · 3 min
What to look for: Each roll is stacked high and the cheese is still warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	1057
Protein	67 g
Carbohydrates	43 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	66 g
of which saturated	24 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	2316 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs, mustard

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended
Best eaten fresh. If needed, store cooked fillings separately and warm them gently on the stovetop before assembling with fresh lettuce.

Ingredient substitutions

Steak

thin beef steak: Use another very thin tender steak cut suitable for fast searing.

Ham

Bacon: Adds a smokier and saltier profile while staying within the classic meat stack.

Bacon

Ham: Less crisp and less smoky, but still fitting for a loaded Chivito.

Mozzarella

Butter: Not a true cheese substitute, but it keeps richness if mozzarella is omitted.

Egg

Mozzarella: Keeps richness but removes the runny fried egg character.

Mayonnaise

Butter: Adds richness but lacks the tang of mayonnaise.