Stuffed Beef Eye Of Round (Lechón De Mechar) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Beef Eye Of Round (Lechón De Mechar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 lbs beef eye round; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 sweet chili peppers, seeded and chopped; 1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cup roasted red peppers packed in oil, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed; 1 teaspoon capers; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons sofrito sauce; 2 ounces cured lean ham; 12 pimento stuffed olives; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cups water

Servings: persons

5 1/2 lbs beef eye round
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 sweet chili peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup roasted red peppers packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sofrito sauce
2 ounces cured lean ham
12 pimento stuffed olives
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups water

1
Trim meat and with a knife, make a long deep pocket from both ends to center of meat.
2
Mix onions, garlic, sweet chili, peppers, oregano, capers, OO, vinegar and salt.
3
Stuff meat with mixed ingredients alternating with ham and olives.
4
Sew opening on both ends to center of meat.
5
In a large pot (caldero) heat oil, sofrito and sauce. Add meat. Cook over moderate high heat.
6
Add water and bring to a boil, cook until meat is fork tender.
7
Add potatoes and bring rapidly to a boil. Cook covered for about 1 hour.
8
Note: You can chop more of the veggies used to stuff and add them at the same time you are adding the potatoes.
9
Remove meat and boil sauce until tick.
10
Cut meat in slices and serve.

1937

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

173

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 lbs beef eye round, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 sweet chili peppers, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Beef Eye Of Round (Lechón De Mechar) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Stuffed Beef Eye Of Round (Lechón De Mechar)

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