Stuffed Beef Eye of Round (Lechón De Mechar)

"This is a very classic Puerto Rican dish. It is mostly served with Arroz con gandules. I found this recipe on one of my Puerto Rican cook books and it was adapted to fit Gma's recipe."
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 45mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
10-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Trim meat and with a knife, make a long deep pocket from both ends to center of meat.
  • Mix onions, garlic, sweet chili, peppers, oregano, capers, OO, vinegar and salt.
  • Stuff meat with mixed ingredients alternating with ham and olives.
  • Sew opening on both ends to center of meat.
  • In a large pot (caldero) heat oil, sofrito and sauce. Add meat. Cook over moderate high heat.
  • Add water and bring to a boil, cook until meat is fork tender.
  • Add potatoes and bring rapidly to a boil. Cook covered for about 1 hour.
  • Note: You can chop more of the veggies used to stuff and add them at the same time you are adding the potatoes.
  • Remove meat and boil sauce until tick.
  • Cut meat in slices and serve.

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<p>I am an Army wife, mom, and microbiologist who currently lives in Texas. I am originally from beautiful Puerto Rico. I live with my adorable handsome husband, beautiful daughter, three rescued dogs (English Mastiff/Dane, Blue Mastiff, White Fluff Ball) and our&nbsp;foster kid, a Great&nbsp;Py.&nbsp;We are also a Christian family.</p> <p>I enjoy cooking, photography,&nbsp;decoration, reading, DIY projects. Most of all, I enjoy taking care of my family and making memories of each day we spend together.</p> <p><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg border=0 alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket /></p>
 
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