World Flavors Cookbook

Chivito Canadiense

Uruguay's supreme loaded steak sandwich — thin churrasco with ham, mozzarella, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and mayo in a bun.

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

• 2 thin beef churrasco steaks (150g each)
• 2 slices cooked ham
• 2 slices mozzarella
• 4 strips bacon
• 2 eggs
• 2 lettuce leaves
• 2 tomato slices
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• 2 round buns, toasted
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Season and grill steaks to medium.
2. Fry bacon until crispy.
3. Fry eggs sunny side up.
4. Top each steak with ham and mozzarella. Broil briefly to melt.
5. Spread mayo and mustard on toasted buns.
6. Layer: lettuce, tomato, steak with ham and cheese, bacon, egg.
7. Press slightly to hold together.