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How to make Cuban boliche: A slowly braised roast beef stuffed with chorizo and olives. | ethnicspoon.com

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Cuban boliche is a tender slow cooked beef roast stuffed with chorizo and olives.  The citrus marinade brings out some wonderful flavors. 
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: beef, chorizo, olives, slow roasted, stew, stuffed
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 801kcal
Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef roast top round
  • ½ lb chorizo
  • 8 stuffed olives sliced
  • 1 orange fresh squeezed juice
  • ½ lemon fresh squeezed juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 sprigs cilantro tied
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

  • Place meat in a resealable bag and add the orange juice, lemon juice and salt. Marinate 8-12 hours. Discard marinade when done.
  • In a small bowl place salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  • Insert knife front to back and make an incision across the front.
  • Stuff with chorizo and olives.
  • Sprinkle with spice mixture.
  • Insert skewers (top to bottom) to hold filling in place.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and add the meat. Brown on all sides.
  • Turn heat to medium and add the tomatoes, onions,garlic, cilantro, bay leaves, water, and tomato paste.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, turning every 15 minutes or so. Every time you turn the meat pour the juice over it to keep the meat hydrated.
  • I like to serve this dish with rice, beans and sweet plantains.

Notes

When cooking, if you notice that the liquid is evaporating, add more water. A good rule of thumb is one cup of water per pound of meat

Nutrition

Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1235mg | Potassium: 1388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 24.5mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 7.6mg