Morcon

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Flank Steak
• 1 4-inch long Chorizo de Bilbao, cut in long strips
• 1 thick slice of Ham, cut in strips
• 2 pieces Sweet Whole Pickles, cut in long strips
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled and quartered

• 3 tablespoons Calamansi or Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce

• 1 can Tomato Sauce
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 piece Bay Leaf or Laurel leaf

Procedure:

1 Marinate the beef in calamansi juice and soy sauce. Set aside for a few minutes while you prepare the fillings.

2 Lay the beef flat and arrange the filling along the length of the beef : quartered eggs, ham, pickles and chorizo.

3 Roll the beef, holding the fillings firm, and tie with a twine or string.

4 On a heavy skillet, sear to brown the beef in little oil. Set aside.

5 On the same pan, saute the garlic and onion, add the seared beef, tomato sauce and bay leaf.

6 Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

7 Turn the heat down and simmer the beef for 20 – 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.

8 Season with salt and pepper.

9 Serve with rice.