
Everyday meals
Francesinha
A sandwich filled with meats and sausages, topped with melted cheese and a tomato-beer sauce. Originating from Porto, it is a generous dish eaten on the go or in the city's restaurants.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Sweat the finely sliced onion in butter, add the peeled tomatoes and the beer. Let it reduce for 20 minutes over low heat, then season with sweet paprika.
- Cook the steak and sausages in a pan, then slice them.
- Place a slice of bread, then the ham, the meat, the sausages and a slice of cheese. Top with a second slice of bread.
- Place the sandwiches on a tray and bake at 200 °C for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Fry the eggs, then place them on the sandwiches.
- Cover with the tomato-beer sauce and add a slice of melted cheese.
- Serve straight away with chips.
Variations and tips
Meat-free. Replace the meats with grilled mushrooms and smoked tofu.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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