Beef Morcon Recipe

What is Beef Morcon ?

Beef Morcon is a popular Filipino dish traditionally served during special occasions, birthdays and family gatherings. This delicious rolled beef dish is filled with various ingredients, cooked in tomato sauce, and is known for its rich flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef, sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 pcs.)
• 1/4 kg ground beef liver
• 200 grams sliced sausages or ham
• 200 grams pork fat (cut is strips)
• 3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
• 100 grams cheddar cheese in strips
• 100 grams grated cheddar cheese
• 2 onions, chopped
• 5 bay leaf (laurel)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups of water
• 2 meters thread or string (for tying)

Steps

1. Spread and stretch the sliced beef on your working table.
2. Arrange the filling on the sliced beef: sausage strips, cheese strips, sliced eggs, pork fat and some ground live.
3. Roll the sliced beef with all the filling inside and secure with a thread or string.
4. Repeat the procedure for the two remaining beef slices.
5. In a pot, place the beef rolls and put the water, the remaining ground liver, grated cheese, chopped onions, bay leaves, ground black pepper and salt.
6. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour.
7. Add the vinegar and continue to simmer of another hour or until beef is tender.
8. Slice the beef morcon, arrange on a platter and top with the sauce/ gravy poured on top. Use a spoon or two of flour added to water to thicken the sauce. Use a pressure cooker for faster cooking. Optional: Garnish with olives before serving.