Classic Beef Morcon made Easy!
Get this classic Filipino Morcon Recipe with thin slices of beef marinated, rolled and seared then simmered to fork-tender perfection.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef brisket (- cut thinly about 1/3-inch)
- 1/2 cup flour (- for coating)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 clove garlic (- minced)
- 1 medium onion (- chopped)
- 1 can diced tomato
- 2 cup water
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon or calamansi juice
- 2 medium carrots (- cut into batons, about 1cm thick)
- 4 pc hotdogs
- 2-3 pc whole pickles (- cut into long strips, about 1cm thick)
- 3 pc hard-boiled eggs (- each cut lengthwise into 4 )
- 80 g cheese (- - cut into long strips, about 1cm thick)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Separate the beef pieces from the marinade and squeeze any excess liquid. Reserve the marinade for later.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
Transfer the beef rolls on a plate and continue to simmer the sauce until reduced into a thick sauce. Season with salt if needed.
- 9
Remove the kitchen twine and cut into round slices. Transfer into a serving plate and pour some of the sauce on top before serving.