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Traditional Portuguese Prego Sandwich

This traditional Portuguese prego sandwich is one of the most widely eaten sandwiches in Portuguese cuisine for many years.
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Ready In 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings2

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
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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Preparation

  1. Lay out the steaks on a cutting board or other flat surface.
  2. Lay slices of garlic on on side of the steaks.
  3. Using a tenderizing mallet, “nail” the garlic to the steak by pounding the slices into the meat.
  4. Repeat on the reverse side of the steaks.
  5. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Fry each steak in the butter for barely two to three minutes, turning once.
  7. Transfer to a dish and cover.
  8. Melt the rest of the butter in the same skillet.
  9. Add the onions and saute until they are golden.
  10. Return the beef to the onions and sauce and heat through for about 30 seconds.
  11. Serve on the toasted sandwich rolls, enjoy!

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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Shemin Hussen
Shemin Hussen
Sorry but prego does not take onions.just garlic, salt and butter, for butter not to burn I add a bit of olive oil.
4 Years ago, Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Port
I like onions on mine Shemin, everyone is different I guess.
4 Years ago, Saturday, September 18, 2021
Karen Kent
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
4 Years ago, Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Port
You can just leave the salt out Karen, thank you.
4 Years ago, Saturday, September 18, 2021
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