Puerto Rican Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef roast; 2 ounces salt pork, skinned and chopped; 1 teaspoon capers, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 green peppers, cleaned and chopped; 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 3 chilies; 2 onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces lard; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tomatoes

Servings: persons

4 lbs beef roast
2 ounces salt pork, skinned and chopped
1 teaspoon capers, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 green peppers, cleaned and chopped
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons tomato puree
3 chilies
2 onions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces lard
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tomatoes

1
Make a deep cut with a sharp knife across the meat.
2
Combine salt pork, capers, oregano and vinegar with half the peppers, chilies and onions.
3
Add 1 T oil.
4
Pound into a smooth mixture and stuff this mixture into the cut in the roast.
5
Melt lard in large saucepan and brown meat on all sides over high heat for 10 minutes.
6
Add water, salt and remaining peppers, chilies and onions.
7
Bring to a boil and simmer over moderate heat for 2 to 2 and 1/4 hours.
8
Add potatoes, tomato and tomato puree, mixed with the rest of the olive oil.
9
Stir into pot.
10
Bring back into boil and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft and the sauce thickens.

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs beef roast, 2 ounces salt pork, skinned and chopped, 1 teaspoon capers, chopped, 1 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Puerto Rican Pot Roast

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