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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Beef Eye Of Round (Lechón De Mechar)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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