Chivito — Uruguayan Sandwich

A legendary Uruguayan sandwich featuring juicy beef, bacon, ham, and melted cheese on a fluffy sesame seed bun. Generously drizzled with chimichurri — this is the sandwich you simply must try.

Ingredients

• 80 g Milk
• 60 g Butter
• 1 tbsp Molasses
• 220 g Water
• 9 pcs Eggs
• 500 g Bread flour
• 10 g Salt
• 10 g Dry yeast
• 1 pcs Egg for glazing
• 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 4 pcs Onion
• 8 pcs Beef tenderloin
• 2 clove Garlic
• 8 pcs Bacon
• 8 pcs Ham
• 8 pcs Mozzarella
• 4 pcs Tomatoes
• 0.25 bunch Lettuce
• 2 tbsp Mustard
• 100 ml Chimichurri sauce

Instructions

1. Warm the milk with butter and molasses until the butter is completely dissolved. Add cold water and 1 egg, and stir until combined.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Gradually add the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth — the dough does not need to be kneaded vigorously. Cover with a damp towel and refrigerate overnight.
3. The next morning, knead the dough on a generously floured surface. Divide into 8 equal portions, shape into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for approximately one hour until the dough has doubled in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Brush the buns with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
5. Slice the onion and sauté it in butter over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring constantly, until it caramelizes and becomes soft and sweet.
6. Rub the beef tenderloin with garlic. Grill or pan-fry the steaks, bacon, and remaining 8 eggs, season with salt and pepper. Toast the buns by splitting them in half.
7. Assemble the chivito: spread mustard on the bottom half of the bun, then layer the steak, a slice of ham, a slice of mozzarella, a strip of bacon, a tomato slice, and lettuce leaves. Top with a fried egg, drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce, and sprinkle with caramelized onion. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.