Description
Easy Portuguese Prego Rolls are a hearty and flavorful meal featuring marinated steak in a soft roll with tangy sauce and traditional toppings. This simple recipe brings the taste of Portugal to your home kitchen, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef sirloin or flank steaks
- 4 Portuguese rolls or ciabatta rolls
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional toppings: sautéed onions, pickles, or fried eggs
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, and oregano. Add the beef steaks, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill or Pan: Heat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Beef: Remove the steaks from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off. Grill or sear the steaks for about 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- Rest the Meat: Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the Steaks: After resting, slice the beef thinly against the grain.
- Prepare the Rolls: Slice the Portuguese rolls in half. Toast them lightly on the grill or in a skillet if preferred.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place a generous amount of sliced beef on the bottom half of each roll. Drizzle with extra marinade or sauce if desired.
- Add Toppings: Top with optional ingredients like sautéed onions or pickles.
- Close and Serve: Place the top half of the roll on the beef and press down gently.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the beef for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Add hot sauce or smoked paprika to the marinade for an extra kick.
- Experiment with sauces like chimichurri or spicy aioli.
- Serve your rolls warm.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A