Francesinha

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil 4 tbsp
   • onion 1
   • garlic 2
   • beer 3¼ dl
   • canned tomatoes 3 dl
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp
   • Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp

   Make the beer tomato sauce — Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic and chili until soft. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce and beer. Simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened, then blend until smooth.

   ⏱15 min
2. 2
   • Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp
   • black pepper to taste
   • salt to taste

   Reduce until glossy — Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer for a few more minutes until glossy and coating the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

3. 3
   • beef steak 4
   • egg 4
   • black pepper to taste
   • salt to taste

   Sear the steaks and eggs — Season the steaks with salt and pepper and pan-fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside. In the same pan, fry the eggs to your liking.

   ⏱10 min
4. 4
   • white bread 8
   • beef steak 4
   • ham 8
   • sausage 8
   • Gouda 8

   Assemble and melt the cheese — Assemble each sandwich: bread, steak, ham, sausage, bread, then top with more ham and sausage and cover completely with gouda slices. Place under a hot broiler for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

   ⏱20 min
5. 5
   • beer 3¼ dl
   • canned tomatoes 3 dl
   • Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp
   • egg 4

   Top with sauce and egg — Transfer each sandwich to a plate, pour the hot beer-tomato sauce generously over the top, and crown with a fried egg. Serve immediately with fries.