Prego Portuguese Steak Sandwich

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is more affordable.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is a leaner option, while bologna is usually cheaper.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor, while broth is a cost-effective substitute.

Marinate steak with garlic, black pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook the marinated steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until desired doneness.

Remove steak and let it rest before slicing.

In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, beer, bay leaves, and paprika; simmer for 10 minutes.

Toast bread slices in butter until golden brown.

Layer sliced steak, ham, and sausage on the toasted bread.

Top with cheese and place under a broiler until melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour the sauce over the sandwich and serve hot.

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