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Prego no pão garlic steak roll

Thin garlicky steaks cooked in white wine and tucked into a crusty roll, a classic Lisbon snack.

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  • Time25 min plus marinating
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.08 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the garlic, wine, bay, paprika, salt and pepper, add the steaks and marinate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot. Fry the steaks, a couple at a time, for 1 minute each side. Set aside.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Pour the marinade into the pan and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced to a glossy sauce.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Return the steaks to the sauce for 30 seconds and add the parsley.

  5. 5

    Split the rolls, fill with steak and spoon over the sauce. Serve straight away.

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