Chivito al Plato

Name: Chivito al Plato
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Uruguay
Ingredients: 2 thin beef steaks (churrasco cut); 2 slices bacon; 2 slices ham; 2 slices mozzarella cheese; 2 fried eggs; 1 tomato, sliced; Lettuce leaves; 1/2 cup black olives; 1 cup French fries; Mayonnaise, for serving; Salt and pepper, to taste

2 servings20 min prep20 min cookEasy Uruguay

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chivito al Plato

Story updated September 17, 2026

Chivito, Uruguay's iconic steak sandwich piled with ham, cheese, egg, and vegetables, is popularly said to have been invented in Punta del Este when a customer asked for goat meat ("chivito") and the restaurant substituted beef instead, though accounts of the exact date and restaurant vary.

Ingredients

Scale:· 2 servings

2 thin beef steaks (churrasco cut)
2 slices bacon
2 slices ham
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 fried eggs
1 tomato, sliced
Lettuce leaves
1/2 cup black olives
1 cup French fries
Mayonnaise, for serving
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Season the steaks with salt and pepper and grill or pan-sear for 2-3 minutes per side; keep warm.
2Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp.
3Layer each steak with a slice of ham, bacon, and mozzarella, and let the cheese melt slightly under a broiler or lid.
4Fry the eggs sunny-side up.
5Fry the potatoes into French fries until golden and crisp.
6Plate the steak stacks topped with a fried egg, and arrange lettuce, tomato, and olives alongside.
7Serve with French fries and mayonnaise on the side.

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