Steps to Prepare Portuguese Bifana Sandwich

July 17, 2021

Portuguese Fava Bean Stew

The bifana is a traditional portuguese sandwich that comprises of a bread roll filled with marinated pork cutlets.

Recipe Summary Portuguese Fava Bean Stew

I always loved fava beans stewed Portuguese style. But there is always something missing from the recipes I have. I adjusted the spices and added some chourico, a Portuguese sausage similar to linguica or chorizo. I think this version makes a great dish. Make sure you have plenty of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce!

Ingredients | Portuguese Bifana Sandwich

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 large onions, coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chile paste

¼ cup tomato sauce

2 cups water

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

salt to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons paprika

1 pound Portuguese chourico sausage, casing removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick

2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans, drained

Directions

Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until golden brown. Stir in the chile paste, tomato sauce, water, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and sausage.

Bring the sausage mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes. Mix in the fava beans and cook 10 minutes for firm beans, or up to 30 minutes for softer beans.

Info | Portuguese Bifana Sandwich

prep: 25 mins cook: 1 hr total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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Portuguese Bifana Sandwich : Pork made from steaks of the middle fillet or shank end pig areas, or sandwiches with pork steak, or the mentioned pork steak served on a plate with french fries.