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Prego Roll

Cultural Context

The Prego Roll hails from Portugal, particularly popular in Lisbon, where it's a beloved street food. Traditionally made with marinated beef, it's served in a crusty roll, often accompanied by mustard and fresh veggies. This dish reflects the Portuguese love for simple yet flavorful ingredients, and variations can be found across the country, with some opting for different meats or toppings. Today, the Prego Roll has gained popularity beyond Portugal, embraced by food lovers around the world.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb thinly sliced steak
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup beer
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons mustard
4 rustic bread rolls

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork steak

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

bread roll

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain offers more fiber, while baguettes can be less costly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Avocado provides healthy fats, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar is inexpensive.

1

Mix garlic, paprika, and beer together to create the marinade.

2

Pour the marinade over the thinly sliced steaks and flip to coat evenly.

3

Cover the marinated steaks and place them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

4

Melt a generous amount of butter in a pan until sizzling.

5

Add the marinated steaks to the pan along with some garlic and cook for a couple of minutes, turning to avoid overcooking.

6

Add a splash of the marinade to the pan to create a sauce and cook for about a minute until the beer is cooked off.

7

Take the rustic bread and slice it open.

8

Spread mustard on one side of the bread (optional).

9

Place two pieces of the cooked steak into the bread.

10

Dip one side of the bread into the sauce to absorb it before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

grillskilletmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Prego SandwichPrego de Vitela

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