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THE SECRET SAUCE INGREDIENTS1 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced50g bacon or prosciutto scraps (for flavor)1 bay leaf1 tbsp tomato paste1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes330ml Portuguese blonde beer (Super Bock or Sagres)50ml Port wine or brandy200ml beef stock1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water)Piri-piri sauce (or hot sauce) & salt to taste🥪 THE SANDWICH INGREDIENTS (Makes 2)4 thick slices of white bread2 small beef steaks2 Linguiça sausages (split lengthwise)2 fresh sausages/chipolatas (split lengthwise)4 slices of wet-cured ham10-12 slices of melty cheese (Edam, Gouda, or Flamengo)2 eggs (optional)French fries (for serving)🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS1. Cook the Sauce: Sauté the onion, garlic, bacon scraps, and bay leaf in olive oil until golden. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes for 3 mins. Pour in the beer, Port wine, and beef stock. Simmer for 15 mins. Remove the bay leaf/bacon, blend the sauce until smooth, stir in the cornstarch slurry, and simmer until thick. Season with salt and piri-piri. Keep hot!2. Prep the Meat: Season the steaks with salt and garlic powder. Sear them in a hot skillet, then grill the split sausages in the same pan until browned. Lightly toast your bread.3. Assemble: Place one slice of toast in a deep, oven-safe dish. Layer the ham, steak, linguiça, and fresh sausages. Top with the second slice of toast. Blanket the entire sandwich (top and sides) with 5-6 slices of cheese.4. Melt & Drown: Broil the sandwich in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with a fried egg (optional), surround with crispy french fries, and pour the boiling hot sauce generously over everything!💬 QUESTION FOR YOU: Have you ever tried an authentic Francesinha in Porto, or is this your first time hearing about it? Let me know in the comments below! 👇