By Edu Costa − On Friday, June 26, 2020, 3 years ago in
Beef Recipes
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This Portuguese prego sandwich is one of the most popular and widely eaten sandwich in Portuguese cuisine for many years.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 2 |
A Portuguese prego sandwich is a variation of the Prego sandwich that originates from Portugal. It typically consists of a juicy, tender steak or beef fillet that has been marinated in a blend of garlic, olive oil, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The steak is then placed on a Portuguese roll or crusty bread and topped with a spicy sauce made with garlic, chili peppers, and vinegar, along with caramelized onions.
In Portugal, the prego sandwich is a popular snack or lunch item that is often served in cafes, bars, and street-side kiosks. It is also a popular sandwich in other Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique, where it may be prepared with local variations or ingredients.
Ingredients
1/2 lb of sirloin steak, cut thinly5 tablespoons of butter6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or to taste)1 large onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt to taste1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 Portuguese style sandwich buns, toasted
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Directions
- Lay out the steaks on a cutting board or other flat surface.
- Lay slices of garlic on on side of the steaks.
- Using a tenderizing mallet, “nail” the garlic to the steak by pounding the slices into the meat.
- Repeat on the reverse side of the steaks.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry each steak in the butter for barely two to three minutes, turning once.
- Transfer to a dish and cover.
- Melt the rest of the butter in the same skillet.
- Add the onions and saute until they are golden.
- Return the beef to the onions and sauce and heat through for about 30 seconds.
- Serve on the toasted sandwich rolls, enjoy!
Karen Kent
What's the coarse salt for? To sprinkle on the sandwich? Just curious because I can't have salt if that's the reason it works for me! ☺ It doesn't specify on the recipe! BTW great job with the recipes Maria & Joe! Thank you for posting and making me hungry! Lol
2 years ago, Thursday, September 16, 2021
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