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Medium 1 hr 32 min~420 kcal 9/10
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Francesinha
Porto's heavy sandwich stacks beef, sausage, beef ham, and melting cheese under a beer-based tomato sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~680 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation🍸 18+ Drink Responsibly
35 min prep 40 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the sandwich
- 8 dilim Toast bread
- 400 gr Beef steak
- 4 adet Beef sausages
- 8 dilim Beef ham
- 12 dilim Kasar cheese
For the sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Beer
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Meat broth
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Hot sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Cornstarch
- 0.8 tatlı kaşığı(~8 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Salt the beef steaks and pound them thin.
- 2
Cook the steaks in a pan for 2 minutes per side.
4 min04:00 - 3
Split the beef sausages and brown them in the pan for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Boil the butter, tomato puree, beer, meat broth, hot sauce, and salt for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Dissolve the cornstarch in a little water, add it to the sauce, and thicken for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Layer steak, beef sausage, and beef ham between the bread and cover with cheese.
- 7
Bake the sandwiches at 200°C for 6 minutes, until the cheese melts.
6 min06:00 - 8
Pour the hot sauce over the top and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Pouring the sauce on as soon as the sandwich leaves the oven keeps the cheese glossy and moistens the bread evenly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fries and hot sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~680
kcal calories
42
g protein
46
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 27%Fat 48%
GI 25 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Francesinha make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Francesinha take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Francesinha difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Francesinha have?
Approximately 680 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 46g, fat: 36g.Which allergens does Francesinha contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Francesinha belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.How many ingredients does Francesinha need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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