Chivito

Oh Woe is me - All English fans do not give up - we will qualify - we will be positive - we , at the end of the day ,are always the optimist!!

One thing to note - Grumpy Old Surfer is not a footie fan but to join in the festivities he has entered the fantasy league with me. Out of over 130 teams he is currently ...........................1st!!!! How did that happen!

Anyway back to tonight's recipe - Not sure if English fans will want to try this as it is a Uruguay snack called the Chivito. I know we lost to them last night but it really is a footie snack and the National sandwich of Uruguay


The chivito (whose name translates to "little goat") is a serious sandwich filled with meat. The star ingredient is a slice of churrasco (grilled, thin sliced beef), which is topped with slices of ham, bacon, lettuce and tomato, melted mozzarella cheese, and a fried egg.

Ingredients:
•4 very large sandwich buns (large ciabatta rolls are good)
•2 beef filet steaks, or 4 thin slices of grilled steak, or cooked roast beef- bit of the English influence!!
•8 pieces of bacon
•4 slices of deli ham- NOT TURKEY HAM!!- there is no such thing!!!!!
•4 tomato slices
•4 slices of mozzarella cheese
•4 eggs
•1-2 tablespoons butter
•Lettuce
•Mayonnaise
•Ketchup
•Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:


1.Place a large frying pan on your cookerand cook the bacon slices until crispy. Set aside on a plate with a cover of tin foil to keep ward

2. If using the filet steaks, drain the excess bacon fat out of the pan. Slice each filet in halve crosswise, to make 2 thin steaks (4 total). Sprinkle with coarse salt, and use a mallet to pound the steaks even thinner.

3. Heat the pan until hot, and place steaks on . Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. place with the bacon and keep warm.

4.Wipe the fry pan clean. Melt the butter in over medium heat, and fry eggs sunnyside up

5 Next time to assemble Spread inside of buns with ketchup and mayonnaise. Place lettuce slices over bottom half of buns. Top with a slice of beef, 2 bacon slices, a slice of ham, a slice of tomato, and a slice of mozzarella.

6. Now you can either melt the cheese under your grill or leave unmelted. Add the fried egg over the cheese, then top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 large sandwiches.


Serve with a Peroni beer to cheer the Italians on tonight

3 Lions and all that !!!