Morcon Meat Roll Phillipines

Experience the rich and festive flavors of Filipino cuisine with this Morcon Meat Roll recipe, a showstopping dish perfect for celebrations or special occasions. This traditional Filipino beef roulade features tender flank steak marinated in soy sauce, calamansi (or lemon) juice, and black pepper, then rolled with a delightful medley of fillings like cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, chorizo, and carrots. Wrapped with savory bacon or prosciutto, the roll is seared to perfection before being gently simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce infused with garlic and onions. The result is a tender, flavorful masterpiece, served in elegant slices draped with a rich sauce. Perfect for holiday feasts or family gatherings, this Morcon recipe is a must-try, combining Filipino culinary tradition with a stunning presentation that is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef flank steak
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (cut into strips)
• 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs (quartered)
• 3 pieces pickles (cut into strips)
• 2 pieces chorizo or hotdog (cut into strips)
• 1 piece carrot (cut into strips)
• 4 slices prosciutto or bacon
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 cups beef stock or water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 piece onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Directions

Step 1

Lay the beef flank steak flat and pound it with a mallet to tenderize and flatten to an even thickness.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, and ground black pepper. Use this mixture to marinate the beef for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 3

After marinating, lay the beef flat and arrange the cheese, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, chorizo, carrot strips, and prosciutto (or bacon) on one side of the beef.

Step 4

Carefully roll the beef into a tight cylinder, enclosing the fillings, and secure tightly with kitchen twine or secure with toothpicks.

Step 5

Dust the rolled beef lightly with all-purpose flour to coat the surface.

Step 6

Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the rolled beef on all sides until browned to seal in the flavors. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 7

In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the beef stock or water, tomato sauce, and any leftover marinade, and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Return the seared beef roll to the pan and lower the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours or until the meat is tender. Turn the roll occasionally and add water as needed to keep the sauce from drying out.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the beef roll from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into 1-inch thick rounds.

Step 11

Serve the morcon slices on a platter with the sauce poured over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2772.8 grams (2772.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4555

Total Fat 300.30g	385%
Saturated Fat 122.00g	610%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1599mg	533%
Sodium 13617mg	592%
Total Carbohydrate 79.10g	29%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 395.90g	792%

Vitamin D 183IU	917%
Calcium 2097mg	161%
Iron 36mg	199%
Potassium 5531mg	118%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 34.4%

Carbs: 6.9%