Vibrant Chilean Chacarero

Name: Vibrant Chilean Chacarero
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef steak; Garlic cloves; Oregano; Salt and pepper; Olive oil; Fresh green beans; Tomatoes; Avocado; Mayonnaise; Lime juice; Fresh cilantro; Fresh rolls

Traditional Chilean Sandwich with a Fresh Twist

A delightful sandwich featuring tender beef, fresh green beans, and juicy tomatoes, offering vibrant flavors from the streets of Chile.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Beef

Beef steak

500g — thinly sliced

Garlic cloves

2 cloves — minced

Oregano

1 tsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

Olive oil

2 tbsp

For the Vegetables

Fresh green beans

150g — trimmed

Tomatoes

2 ripe — sliced

Avocado

1 — sliced

For the Sauce

Mayonnaise

3 tbsp

Lime juice

1 tbsp

Fresh cilantro

1 tbsp — chopped

For the Assembly

Fresh rolls

4 — preferably marraqueta or ciabatta

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine marinade

Combine minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper with olive oil.

Rub the beef

Rub the mixture onto the beef slices.

Marinate

Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

Blanch green beans

Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then immerse in ice water.

Do not overcook the green beans; they should remain crisp.

Slice tomatoes and avocado

Slice the tomatoes and avocado just before assembling.

Squeeze some lime juice over avocado slices to prevent them from browning.

Cooking Process

Cook the Beef

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the beef slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

Use medium-high heat.

Prepare the Sauce

Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl until smooth.

Toast the Rolls

In the same skillet, lightly toast the cut rolls.

Use medium heat.

Plating & Serving