Chivito uruguayo
Beef brisket, bread and lettuce come together in this Uruguayan beef — 35 minutes, 2 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 2 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 2 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy Egg
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How to make it
- Crush the meat so that it is finite and we put it on a griddle to brown. Put the eggs, bacon and ham to fry.
- Cut the bread in half, put the beef brisket, the fried eggs, the bacon, the ham, the mozzarella, the tomato and the lettuce. Cover with the other half of the bread and serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Chivito uruguayo
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Tips & common questions
How long does Chivito uruguayo take to make?
About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 2 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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