Chacarero Sandwich

Chacarero Sandwich

Chacarero Sandwich

Chacarero is a traditional Chilean grilled steak sandwich topped with jalapeños, tomatoes, and green beans. Yes, green beans on a sandwich. Might sound kinda strange, but the green beans adds a nice crunch and another layer of flavor to the chacarero.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chilean
Keyword: Beef, Chilean, Latin American, main course, sandwich
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 4 oz green beans
  • 2-6 oz top sirloin hammered 1/8” thick
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 2 ciabatta rolls warmed in the oven
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Simmer the green beans for 6 minutes. Drain and let cool.
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  • Hammer the sirloins to 1/8” thick. I cut each sirloin in half so there will be 2 pieces of steak per sandwich. Season with salt and pepper.
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  • Heat cooking oil on a griddle over medium high heat. Add the sirloin to the griddle.
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  • Sear for 2-3 minutes a side.
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Sandwich Assembly

  • Butter both sides of the ciabatta rolls. Place 2 pieces of the sirloin on each roll.
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  • Place the jalapeños on the sirloin, followed by the tomatoes and green beans.
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Chilean, main course, beef, sandwich
Chilean, main course, beef, sandwich
Serve with fries.