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Easy Portuguese prego rolls

Delicious and succulent, these Portuguese prego rolls are made with juicy steak grilled in a flavorsome marinade served on a fresh bread roll. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese , South African

Ingredients

For the marinade
  • 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
  • ½ cup tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1-2 tsp salt
For the prego rolls
  • 4 sirloin steaks sliced in half, to result in 8 thin steaks
  • 4 bread rolls
  • sliced tomato
  • sliced onion
For the chilli butter
  • 1-2 fresh chillies finely chopped
  • ½ cup butter room temperature

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 
  2. Flatten the steak with a meat mallet until each steak is around 1cm/third of an inch thick. 
  3. Pour the marinade over the steak and allow to marinade for at least 30 minute and up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge. 
  4. To cook the steak, heat a large griddle pan, skillet or outside grill until scorching hot then cook the steaks quickly on both sides until caramelized and cooked to your preference. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. 
  5. For the chilli butter, combine the chopped chillies and butter and mix well. 
  6. To serve, half the bread rolls and spread on the chilli butter. Top with the cooked steak and add sliced tomatoes and onion. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 982mg (41%) Potassium 930mg (27%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 14.1mg (16%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 982mg 41%
Potassium 930mg 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.