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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾34gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Beef Steak Sandwich

How to order / say it
Say it Prego no Pão — [PRAY-goh noh POW(un)]
Order I'd like the beef steak sandwich, please.
Locally Gostaria do prego no pão, por favor.
Say locally

A juicy beef sandwich served in a crusty roll.

Why try it?

Prego no Pão reflects Lisbon's straightforward yet flavorful street food tradition. It's a quick, satisfying meal that's popular in local tascas and shows the Portuguese affinity for hearty, substantial snacks.

How it tastes

The sandwich boasts a tender, well-seasoned beef steak enclosed in a crispy roll, typically enhanced with mustard or garlic butter for added flavor richness and depth.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Prego originated as a late-night snack in the early 20th century. It became popular due to its simplicity and delicious taste, and is said to have originated in Lisbon's taverns and bars.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g beef steak
  • 🌾 2 bread rolls
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🥣 20 g mustard
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Season the steak with salt and let marinate.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil, cook steak to desired doneness.
  3. 3 Rub bread rolls with garlic, then grill until crispy.
  4. 4 Assemble sandwich with steak and a spread of mustard.

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