Francesinha Step 1 of 13
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    Step 1

    Finely chop the onion and the garlic clove. Sauté them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of butter until golden.

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    Step 2

    Add 1/2 chopped red chili pepper, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 can of diced tomatoes to the sauté.

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    Step 3

    Add 100 ml of beer, 50 ml of white wine, 100 ml of water, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 beef bouillon cube.

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    Step 4

    Let the sauce simmer over low heat for 30 minutes to develop the flavors.

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    Step 5

    Blend the sauce with an immersion blender. Add 1 teaspoon of dissolved cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of Port wine.

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    Step 6

    Let the sauce boil for another 5 minutes to thicken and set aside.

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    Step 7

    Season 1 veal steak with salt and black pepper. Grill the steak in a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil until cooked to your liking.

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    Step 8

    Cut 1 hot dog sausage in half lengthwise and lightly grill it.

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    Step 9

    Fry 1 egg in a frying pan, keeping the yolk runny.

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    Step 10

    Assemble the sandwich: place 1 slice of bread, 1 slice of ham, the steak, and the sausage. Cover with another slice of bread.

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    Step 11

    Place 4 slices of cheese over the sandwich, covering the entire top and sides.

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    Step 12

    Place in the oven at 200°C just to brown and melt the cheese for 10 minutes.

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    Step 13

    Remove from the oven, place the fried egg on top, and pour the hot sauce over the entire sandwich before serving.

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