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Beef Morcon

BY :Bebs | Published: 08/30/ 2019 | Updated:09/03/ 2019 | 6 Comments

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This Filipino Morcon recipe is one of the classics. Thin slices of beef is marinated in savory soy sauce, rolled and seared then cooked long and slow to fork-tender perfection.

Beef roll stuffed with hard-boiled egg, pickle, carrots and cheese

  • What is Morcon?
  • How to cook Morcon?
  • What Cut of Beef to Use?
  • Classic Beef Morcon made Easy!

What is Morcon?

Morcon is a special Filipino dish popularly served during holidays and special occasions. This dish is a Filipino-style roulade made from rolled lean beef stuffed with fillings which include but not limited to hard-boiled eggs, sausages, sweet pickles, cheese, and carrots.

While typical Morcon recipes use beef, other variations can be made using chicken and pork. Regardless of your choice of meat,  you will need a lump of large meat cut thin. You can either slice the meat by yourself or ask your butcher to cut it for Morcon.

It is simmered traditionally with tomato sauce, but other recipes would rather cook it with sweetened pineapple juice. Morcon is sliced and served with its sauce.

Morcon - beef roll stuffed with hard-boiled egg, pickle, carrots and cheese

How to cook Morcon?

Preparing and cooking a Morcon may be time-consuming, yet the process involved is very simple.
To make a Morcon, you only need to keep these two cooking techniques in mind:

Marinating. It is done to give additional savory flavor to the beef. Usually, the beef is soaked in soy sauce, pepper, and lemon for about an hour.

Braising . The beef is seared initially in high heat, to brown the surface and enhance the beef flavor. afterwards, it is simmered in the same marinating sauce with tomato chunks or sauce in low heat until it becomes fork-tender. This is done to achieve the desired flavor and meat tenderness, for normally cheaper cuts of beef.

Morcon - beef roll stuffed with hard-boiled egg, pickle, carrots and cheese

What Cut of Beef to Use?

As already mentioned, Morcon recipe traditionally uses beef. The cut normally used are the lean, somewhat tough but also flavorful. These are the less expensive cuts that benefit from the braising method of cooking.
Here are recommended beef cuts that you can consider:

  • Beef Brisket: Point or Flat
  • Beef Round: top or bottom round roast, eye of round, rump roast
  • Chuck: Shoulder  Roast or Steak, Chuck Eye Roast

These type of beef cuts are best for slow-cooking and braising, and guarantees you a lump of flavorful and tender meat. To make a Morcon, cut the meat with a thickness of half-inch per slices. Cut parallel to the grain while slicing thinly so that you can cut against it after it is rolled.

Morcon - beef roll stuffed with hard-boiled egg, pickle, carrots and cheese

Beef Morcon Recipe
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Classic Beef Morcon made Easy!

5 from 2 votes
Get this classic Filipino Morcon Recipe with thin slices of beef marinated, rolled and seared then simmered to fork-tender perfection.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Maninating Time 1 hr
Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
Course :Main Course
Servings =8
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds beef brisket - cut thinly about â…“-inch
  • ½ cup flour - for coating
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 1 can diced tomato
  • 2 cups water

MARINADE

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon or calamansi juice

FILLING

  • 2 medium carrots - cut into batons, about 1cm thick
  • 4 pieces hotdogs
  • 2-3 pieces whole pickles - cut into long strips, about 1cm thick
  • 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs - each cut lengthwise into 4
  • 80 grams cheese - - cut into long strips, about 1cm thick

Instructions
 

  • Pound each of the beef slices with a mallet to flatten and tenderize. Place beef slices in a bowl and pour in soy sauce and lemon or calamansi juice. Mix well and then cover. Marinate for at least an hour.
  • Separate the beef pieces from the marinade and squeeze any excess liquid. Reserve the marinade for later.
  • Lay a piece of beef flat on a cutting board, one long side facing you. Arrange each of the fillings on top of the meat on the end close to you the gently roll the meat to the other end, enclosing the filling inside.
  • Secure the roll by tying it with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals. Dredge the roll in flour. Repeat this with the remaining beef slices.
  • In a large wok or pot, heat oil over high heat. Add the beef roll, 1 or 2 rolls at a time, and sear until brown on all sides. Remove from oil and set aside.
  • Discard the oil, leaving only about 2 tablespoons. Add the onions and garlic and saute over medium heat until aromatic. Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for a minute. Add the reserved marinade and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Once it starts to boil, add the beef rolls in a single row. Turn the heat to low and cover the pot with the lid. Simmer for 1-2 hours or until beef is fork-tender. You may need to add water if it takes longer to cook the beef. Turn the rolls and stir the sauce from time to time to avoid the bottom from burning.
  • Transfer the beef rolls on a plate and continue to simmer the sauce until reduced into a thick sauce. Season with salt if needed.
  • Remove the kitchen twine and cut into round slices. Transfer into a serving plate and pour some of the sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 987mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2710IUVitamin C: 9.9mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3.5mg
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  1. Sangreal says

    March 30, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Can I use a pressure cooker?

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    • Bebs says

      May 27, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      Sure you can!

      Reply
  2. Lea says

    May 26, 2020 at 9:34 am

    Can I use slow cooker for this? Thanks

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    • Bebs says

      June 07, 2020 at 1:34 am

      Sure you can Lea.

      Reply
  3. Dee says

    November 28, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious dish!! I love it!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks Dee, glad you like it!

      Reply

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