Authentic Cuban Boliche Recipe (Pot Roast)

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef eye of round roast
• 2 (4 ounce) links chorize sausage, cut into pieces
• 6 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.13 teaspoon paprika
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, thickly sliced
• 3 cups beef broth, or more if needed
• 1 cup dry sherry
• 2 bay leaves, crumbled
• 4 potatoes, peeled and halved

Instructions

1. Begin by laying the roast flat. Create a pocket in the center using a sharp knife, inserting it through the flat side. Rotate the blade to form a cross shape, then stuff with chorizo. Pierce the roast all over and place in a glass or ceramic bowl.
2. Create a paste by mashing garlic and oregano. Rub this mixture all over the roast, then season generously with paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour orange, lime, and lemon juice over the roast. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight. Remove and reserve the marinade, shaking off any excess.
3. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the roast on all sides for about 10 minutes, then set aside. Add onions and cook until softened, around 5 minutes. Return the roast to the Dutch oven, then add beef broth, sherry, the reserved marinade, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
4. Add potatoes to the Dutch oven, cover, and continue to simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and tender, approximately 30 minutes. Add more beef broth if needed to maintain liquid levels.
5. Transfer the roast to a serving platter, cover with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes in a warm place. Slice the roast into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, and arrange with the potatoes. Pour the delicious sauce over the roast and potatoes before serving this flavorful Cuban dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 586 kcal
• Fat Content: 33 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 891 mg
• Protein Content: 39 g
• Cholesterol Content: 94 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g