Authentic Francesinha Recipe

September 5, 2025 by Camila

🔥 Instructions

1. Make the Sauce
   • In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until golden.
   • Add beer and simmer for 5 minutes to evaporate alcohol.
   • Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, port wine, butter, and piri piri.
   • Slowly whisk in cornstarch to thicken. Simmer until smooth and velvety.
2. Prepare the Meats
   • Cook beef strips with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry linguiças.
3. Assemble the Sandwich
   • Use 4 slices of bread per sandwich. Hollow out two slices for filling.
   • Layer with ham, beef, and linguiça. Top with remaining bread slices.
   • Cover with cheese and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes until melted.
4. Serve
   • Pour hot sauce generously over the sandwich.
   • Traditionally served with French fries and optionally topped with a fried egg.