Francesinhas Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

3 large onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 lb ham, cut in pieces ( mortadella or salami)
7 tbsp flour
1 beer
3 oz brandy
1 tbsp tomato paste
tabasco sauce (optional)
salt and pepper
1 egg

Directions:

Fry the onions in the olive oil until translucent. Add the water, bay leaves and meats. Sauté the beef, sausage and ham for about 2 minutes each side.
When the meats are done, transfer to a dish and remove the bay leaves from the pan. Puree the remaining contents of the pan. Return the pan to the heat
Using the beer,dissolve the flour and tomato paste into a cup, followed by the whisky or brandy, salt, hot sauce. Mix thoroughly, add to the pan and bring to a simmer.
Place 1 slice of bread on a plate or small bowl. Top it with the beef slices, sausage,sliced lengthwise followed with a scrambled egg if using. Add the top slice of bread followed by placing the slices of cheese on top and on the sides. If you prefer a poached egg, add it on top of the last slice of bread.
Spoon the very hot sauce over the top and sides of the sandwich, melting the cheese. Serve immediately. You will need a fork and knife.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	400.36 Kcal (1676 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.13g	43%
Cholesterol	60.14mg	20%
Sodium	902.08mg	38%
Potassium	314.78mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.6g	6%
Sugars	2.49g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.12g	8%
Protein	11.47g	23%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	51.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.44 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.12g	43%
Cholesterol	25.9mg	20%
Sodium	388.54mg	38%
Potassium	135.58mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.15g	6%
Sugars	1.07g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	8%
Protein	4.94g	23%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	7%
Iron	0.5mg	7%
Calcium	22.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Meatball and Pasta Soup

Lean ground beef, Bulk italian sausage and 20 more..
Chili Fiesta!

Olive oil , to cover bottom of pan, Onion, diced and 26 more..
Brazilian Empanadas

Flour, Salt, Turmeric, Unsalted butter, Shortening, Egg and 11 more..
Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Olive oil, Onions, chopped, Garlic cloves, minced, Cumin and 8 more..
Cajun Lentil Stew

Olive oil, Chopped onion, Garlic, minced, Water, Bay leaf and 11 more..
Brown Beer Rye Bread

Olive oil, Chopped onion, Sugar, divided and 12 more..
Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie

Olive oil, Black pepper, Ground beef or 1 lb lamb and 13 more..
Onions Monegasque

Onions , of various types, see above, Olive oil and 11 more..
Hair Of The Dog Stew

Olive oil, Stew meat - cut into bite sized pieces and 14 more..
Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Onion (diced ), Bell peppers (diced ) and 19 more..