Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsLisboa é LindaFrancesinha Recipe

Francesinha Recipe

Inspired by Lisboa é Linda
Time30m
Serves1

Portuguese sandwich with layers of meat

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Ingredients

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Bread and Sauce

Meat Layers

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Steak

    Grill or pan-fry the steak to your desired doneness, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sausages

    Cook the chorizo and linguiça in a skillet until browned, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Heat the Francesinha sauce in a small pot until warm, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 4

    Layer the Meats

    On a slice of bread, layer the steak, ham, chorizo, and linguiça.

  2. 5

    Add the Cheese

    Place the cheese slices on top of the meat layers.

  3. 6

    Top with the Second Slice

    Cover with the second slice of bread.

Finishing Touches

  1. 7

    Pour the Sauce

    Pour the warmed Francesinha sauce generously over the sandwich.

  2. 8

    Add the Fried Egg

    Top with a fried egg to finish.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve hot and enjoy your Francesinha!

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