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Francesinha

Porto's towering sandwich of steak, ham and sausage under melted cheese and a spicy beer-tomato sauce.

Time
50min
Steps
5
Francesinha, photographed from above

Ingredients

2 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, egg and wheat.

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    Method

    1. 1

      For sauce, soften onion in butter, stir in flour, then whisk in beer, passata, stock, port, hot sauce and bay; simmer 15 minutes and blend smooth.

    2. 2

      Sear steaks to 63°C (145°F) and sausages until cooked through (71°C (160°F)).

    3. 3

      Build each sandwich: bread, ham, steak, sausage, bread.

    4. 4

      Cover each with 4 cheese slices and broil in an oven-safe dish until melted and bubbling.

    5. 5

      Top with a fried egg, pour hot sauce around and serve with fries.

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