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Meat Roll (Niño Envuelto) with Egg and Vegetable Filling

Name: Meat Roll (Niño Envuelto) with Egg and Vegetable Filling
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Casera / Mexicana
Ingredients: 600 g Beef steak (thin and uniform cuts); 4 pieces eggs (hard-boiled and peeled); 1 piece Green bell pepper (sliced into strips); 1 piece Red bell pepper (sliced into strips); 2 cups Tomato sauce (rustic with onion chunks); 2 cups Mashed camote (for side dish); to taste salt and black pepper; as needed wooden toothpicks (to secure the rolls)

A classic and comforting recipe made with beef steak, rolled with hard-boiled egg, peppers, and fresh vegetables, simmered in a rustic tomato sauce and served with sweet mashed camote.

75 min Medium Casera / Mexicana 4 servings

The story behind

The 'niño envuelto' represents the dedication of artisanal cooking, where each meat roll is carefully prepared to surprise when sliced, revealing its colorful filling. It is a dish that evokes celebrations and the warmth of home, balancing a clean presentation with deep, traditional flavors.

Ingredients

600 g Beef steak (thin and uniform cuts)
4 pieces eggs (hard-boiled and peeled)
1 piece Green bell pepper (sliced into strips)
1 piece Red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
2 cups Tomato sauce (rustic with onion chunks)
2 cups Mashed camote (for side dish)
to taste salt and black pepper
as needed wooden toothpicks (to secure the rolls)

Instructions

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1. Meat Preparation: Spread out the beef steaks and season them with salt and black pepper. Ensure the pieces are large enough for rolling.
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2. Artisanal Filling: Place a strip of red pepper, a strip of green pepper, and a hard-boiled egg (whole or halved) in the center of each steak. Carefully roll the meat and secure the edges with wooden toothpicks for a professional seal.
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3. Searing: In a skillet with a bit of oil, sear the rolls over medium-high heat until the meat is browned on all sides.
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4. Simmering: Pour the rustic tomato sauce over the rolls. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded.
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5. Presentation: Carefully remove the toothpicks. Slice the rolls crosswise to showcase the colorful filling, as seen in the o image. Serve accompanied by mashed camote and artisanal bread for a clean, professional finish.

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