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Morcon
Filipino Morcon is a festive, rolled beef dish often prepared for special occasions. Thinly pounded beef flank is generously filled with a savory mixture of sausages, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and carrots, then braised in a rich tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. Slicing the cooked morcon reveals a beautiful cross-section of the colorful filling, making it a stunning centerpiece for any celebration.

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- 1 kg Beef flank steak(About 2-2.5 lbs. Ensure it's a single, large piece for easier rolling.)
- 3 pieces Chorizo or other firm sausages(Peeled and cut into halves lengthwise.)
- 4 pieces Large hard-boiled eggs(Peeled.)
- 1/2 cup Diced pickles(Drained well.)
- 1/2 cup Julienned carrots(Blanched briefly for tenderness, if desired.)
- 400 ml Tomato sauce(About 1 can.)
- 4 cloves Garlic(Minced.)
- 1 medium Onion(Finely chopped.)
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 cup Water or beef broth(For braising.)
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- 1
Prepare the beef: Place the beef flank on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly the steak if it's too thick, or pound it to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm). This can be done using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan, covered with plastic wrap to prevent tearing. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
โฑ๏ธ 20 minutes - 2
Assemble the filling: Arrange the prepared chorizo halves, hard-boiled eggs, diced pickles, and julienned carrots lengthwise on the pounded beef, leaving a border of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) around the edges. Be careful not to overfill, which can make rolling difficult.
โฑ๏ธ 15 minutes - 3
Roll the morcon: Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully and tightly roll the beef around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go to create a compact log. The goal is to enclose the filling completely.
โฑ๏ธ 10 minutes - 4
Secure the roll: Tie the morcon securely with kitchen twine at intervals of about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) to maintain its shape during cooking. This is crucial for a neat presentation.
โฑ๏ธ 10 minutes - 5
Sear the morcon: Heat the cooking oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the tied morcon into the hot oil and sear on all sides until deeply browned. This step builds flavor and seals the juices.
โฑ๏ธ 10 minutes - 6
Sautรฉ aromatics: Remove the seared morcon from the pot and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium, add the chopped onion to the pot, and sautรฉ until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
โฑ๏ธ 7 minutes - 7
Braise the morcon: Pour in the tomato sauce and the cup of water or beef broth. Add the bay leaves. Bring the liquid to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the seared morcon to the pot, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid. If necessary, add a little more liquid.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes - 8
Simmer until tender: Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to low, and let the morcon simmer gently for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork. Check periodically and add more liquid if the sauce becomes too dry. The internal temperature should reach at least 74ยฐC (165ยฐF) for safe consumption, though longer braising ensures tenderness.
โฑ๏ธ 2 hours - 9
Rest and slice: Once cooked, carefully remove the morcon from the pot and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and moist final product. Remove the kitchen twine. Slice the morcon into thick rounds, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, to reveal the colorful filling.
โฑ๏ธ 15 minutes - 10
Serve: Arrange the sliced morcon on a serving platter. The braising liquid can be reduced further and served as a sauce over the morcon, or thickened slightly if desired. Serve hot.
โฑ๏ธ 5 minutes
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- โMorcon is best prepared a day in advance, as the flavors meld and deepen overnight. Reheat gently before serving.
- โFor a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine during the sautรฉing of the aromatics.
- โEnsure the beef is pounded thinly and evenly for easier rolling and even cooking.
- โSlice the morcon just before serving to showcase its beautiful cross-section.
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- Add sliced hard-boiled eggs or chorizo slices to the sauce while braising for extra flavor.
- Incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers or peas into the filling.
- Use a different cut of beef, such as top round or sirloin, ensuring it can be pounded thin.