Uruguayan Chivito Platter with Chimichurri and Crispy Potatoes
This week's recommendation takes you to the streets of Uruguay with the national treasure Chivito, served here as a luxurious and exciting dinner platter. Tender seared steak is topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, caramelised onion, and fried egg, accompanied by a fresh, tangy chimichurri and crispy potatoes. An unforgettable and juicy feast of flavours that is guaranteed to elevate your dinner experience!
In short
Uruguayan Chivito Platter with Chimichurri and Crispy Potatoes takes about 45 minutes (20 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 13 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin or top sirloin, thinly sliced600 g
- Sliced bacon8 slices
- Good melting cheese (e.g. provolone, gouda, or mozzarella)4 slices
- Eggs4 pcs
- Yellow onions, thinly sliced into rings2 pcs
- Potatoes (for oven-roasted wedges)800 g
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley1 pot
- Garlic cloves2 pcs
- Red wine vinegar2 tbsp
- Olive oil5 tbsp
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Chili flakes0.5 tsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225°C fan. Cut the potatoes into even wedges, toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them over a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 2
Finely chop the parsley and garlic. Mix together in a small bowl with the red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the dressing rest on the counter to allow the flavours to meld.
- 3
Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Fry the onion slices slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until soft, sweet, and golden brown. Set aside.
- 4
Fry the bacon slices until crispy in a hot pan and drain on paper towels. Then fry the eggs sunny-side up with runny yolks in the same pan or with a little butter.
- 5
Season the thin steak slices with salt and pepper. Fry them quickly over high heat for 1–2 minutes on each side. Place a slice of cheese over each steak for the final minute and cover with a lid so the cheese melts perfectly.
- 6
Distribute the crispy potato wedges onto the plates. Place the cheese-topped steaks alongside, topped with caramelised onion, crispy bacon, and fried eggs. Drizzle the fresh chimichurri all over and serve immediately.
Questions and answers
How long does Uruguayan Chivito Platter with Chimichurri and Crispy Potatoes take?
About 45 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 13 ingredients: Beef sirloin or top sirloin, thinly sliced, Sliced bacon, Good melting cheese (e.g. provolone, gouda, or mozzarella), Eggs, Yellow onions, thinly sliced into rings, Potatoes (for oven-roasted wedges) …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
