Francesinha

Ingredients

• 8 slices breadSubstitute: sourdough
• 2 thin cuts steakSubstitute: roast beef
• 4 slices hamSubstitute: prosciutto
• 2 links linguica sausageSubstitute: chorizo
• 8 slices cheese slicesSubstitute: Edam or Gruyere
• 250 ml beerSubstitute: lager
• 200 ml tomato sauceSubstitute: passata
• 1 tbsp piri piri sauceSubstitute: hot sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the sauce: simmer beer, tomato sauce, beef broth, piri piri, bay leaf, and a splash of brandy for 20 minutes until slightly thickened. Blend smooth.

2. 2

   Pan-fry steaks until medium, slice linguica.

3. 3

   Build sandwiches: bread, ham, steak, linguica, ham, bread.

4. 4

   Place each sandwich in an oven-safe dish, cover entirely with cheese slices.

5. 5

   Bake at 200C for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.

6. 6

   Ladle generous amounts of hot sauce over and around the sandwiches.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with fries on the side, letting them soak up the sauce.