“BEEF MORCON RECIPE – CLASSIC FILIPINO HOLIDAY DISH”

TRY BEEF MORCON WITH TOMATO AT HOME

Beef Morcon is a Philippine dish made with beef flank steak stuffed with pickled cucumber, carrots, cheese, hard boiled eggs and many sauces which enhance its taste and texture. The sauce is cooked separately. After cooking, the beef is sliced into discs. It is eaten with white rice and sauces. It is commonly eaten on Christmas. 

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WHAT INGREDIENTS MAKE BEEF MORCON IRRESISTIBLE?

Here are the key ingredients that make Beef morcon irresistible and so special.

Marination:

To have the best taste, the marination process is very important. The beef is marinated for 1-2 hours which enhances its taste and makes it juicy and soft. While marinating, soy sauce, black pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger are added.

Making wraps:

After marinating, minced carrots, pickled cucumber, cheese, hard boiled eggs and sausages are stuffed into the beef. The beef slices are rolled in cylinder shape, tied horizontally and vertically with twine. These wraps are sprinkled into flour and deep fried until cooked well and golden brown.

Sauces:

The sauce used in Beef Morcon is prepared separately with different ingredients such as onions, garlic, tomato, water, bay leaves, cheese, and chili pepper. This sauce gives it a smoky and hot taste. 

Customization:

To enjoy this dish, you must have a soft drink (orange juice, soda) with it, which will take the taste to the next level.

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LET’S TRY BEEF MORCON WITH TOMATO SAUCE AT HOME

Cooking Beef Morcon at home is a good experience. Here is a step-by-step guide recipe to try this delicious dish in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS

For the Beef Roll:

• 1 kg beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced)
• 3 hard-boiled eggs (sliced into quarters)
• 2 carrots (julienned)
• 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
• 6 slices of bacon or ham
• 1 block of cheese (cut into strips)
• 3 pickles (sliced into strips)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooking twine or toothpicks (for securing rolls)

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Beef:

• On a cutting board, place the meat slices flat. Add salt and pepper on both sides.
• Top each slice of beef with a piece of gammon or bacon.
• At one end of the beef slice, place a piece of hard-boiled egg, pickle, red bell pepper, carrot, and a strip of cheese.
• Tightly wrap the beef around the fillings and fasten with toothpicks or cooking thread.

Sear the Beef Rolls:

• In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
• The beef rolls should be seared till browned all over. This preserves the flavours. Take out of the pan and place aside.
• In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
• The beef rolls should be seared till browned all over. This preserves the flavours. Take out of the pan and place aside.

Prepare the sauce:

• Add the garlic and onions to the same pan and cook until aromatic and tender.
• Add the soy sauce and tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
• Add the sugar (if using), bay leaves, and beef broth. Add salt and pepper for seasoning.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer after bringing the sauce to a mild boil.

Simmer the Beef:

• Return the cooked beef rolls to the sauce-covered pan.
• The meat should be tender after 1 to 2 hours of simmering on low heat with a lid on. If the sauce becomes too thick, check from time to time and add extra water or broth.

Serve:

• After taking out the beef rolls, let them cool a little. Take out the toothpicks and twine.
• After cutting the rolls into rounds, cover them with the flavourful tomato sauce and serve.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve your Beef Morcon with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered vegetables.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or a side of extra pickles for added flair.

NUTRITIONAL PROFILE OF BEEF MORCON WITH TOMATO

Here’s a nutritional information of Beef Morcon.

FAQs

CONCLUSION

Beef Morcon is a Filipino classic dish, which is perfect for special occasions. It is also eaten on Christmas. Savory fillings inside and tomato sauce give it an amazing texture. You can follow this recipe to enjoy a taste of tradition.