Little French Girl (francesinha)

The Little French Girl, also known as Francesinha, is a traditional Portuguese sandwich with layers of meat and cheese, smothered in a rich beer and tomato sauce. This indulgent dish is a must-try for anyone visiting Portugal!

Little French Girl (francesinha)

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of bread
  • 4 beef steaks
  • 8 slices of ham
  • 8 slices of cheese
  • 4 sausages
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups of beer
  • 1 cup of tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grill the beef steaks and sausages until cooked through.
  3. Assemble the sandwiches by layering the bread, ham, beef, sausage, and cheese.
  4. Place the sandwiches in a baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the beer and tomato sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Pour the sauce over the sandwiches and top each with a fried egg.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
800 per serving
Protein
40g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
50g

Supplies

Baking dish Saucepan Grill or stovetop grill pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Frying pan Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Little French Girl hot, with a side of crispy fries and a cold beer.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce to the beer and tomato sauce mixture!

Cost

$25