Years ago we vacationed in Miami. We actually visited the city many times. It was such a nice change of pace from home. The strip along the beach was always hopping. We were amazed at how you could get a drink to go and sip on while walking along. That was unheard of in Atlanta. We were also in Cuban food heaven. It was there when I first tasted Boliche (Cuban Stuffed Roast).
One bite is all it took. I was hooked. I ordered it every single time we went to this restaurant on Calle Ocho (8th street). I swore I would make it at home one day. It took almost 20 years for me to finally tackle it. Why did I finally get around to it? Because Certified Angus Beef® brand invited me to share a holiday roast recipe along with a trip to visit their headquarters in Ohio. I’d say that’s a really good reason indeed.
Boliche may not come to mind when you think of a holiday roast. The usual suspects are standing rib roast, tenderloin, or perhaps top sirloin. However, I like to serve something different during the holidays. I’ve often made Sauerbraten or Rouladen. This time I’m changing it up from German to Cuban.
What exactly is Boliche? It is usually an eye of the round roast stuffed with chorizo, garlic, and olives. Sometimes top round or rump roast is used. The stuffed roast is slow-simmered in citrus juices, wine, tomatoes, and beef broth. The gravy is so heavenly I could pour it in a cup and sip on it like soup. Anyway, the very first thing to start with is premium beef. You want excellent flavor of beef to stand up to the stuffing and sauce.
Where to find this premium beef? It’s easy. All you have to do is use the Certified Angus Beef® brand locator to find both retail stores and restaurants. I’m glad to know I can get it at two of my favorite places to shop; Dekalb Farmers Market and Buford Highway Farmers Market.
The next step is cooking. What does take some real effort is stuffing the roast. It can be a challenge if you are using a long and narrow eye of round cut. Try your best to cut through the middle and make a big pocket. If it’s too long or difficult, then slice the beef to open it up. Stuff it and then tie it back together. It is what I had to do this time.
The next question was how long to cook it. Getting the answer was super easy. All I had to do is refer to Certified Angus Beef® brand’s Roast Perfect app. I used the app’s roast timer to see how long to allow for searing and roasting. It worked like a charm. I’ll be utilizing the app for more too. I can see how much to buy depending on how many people. I can find recipes for both beef and side dishes. It is such a handy dandy app.
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Boliche (Cuban Stuffed Roast)
Ingredients
- 2 links Spanish chorizo 4 ounces each, casings removed
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives chopped
- 3 pound eye of round roast Certified Angus Beef brand® recommended
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth plus more if needed
- 2 bay leaves
- Cornstarch to thicken gravy if desired
Instructions
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Place chorizo, garlic, and olives in a food processor fitted with a knife blade. Process until garlic and olives are finely chopped.
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Cut a hole in the center of the roast lengthwise. Do this by inserting a long knife in the center until it is almost through to the end. Then turn the knife while it is in the roast to open up the pocket. Repeat with inserting the knife again at a 90 degree angle. You want to try and make as large of a hole as you can in the center of the roast.
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Stuff the chorizo mixture into the hole in the roast. If you have a long and narrow roast, you may need to cut the roast open in order to get the stuffing all the way to the end. You will need to tie the roast back together with kitchen twine.
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You may not be able to stuff all the chorizo mixture into the roast. You can form the extra into patties and cook them in a skillet. They make great breakfast sausage patties.
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Season the roast with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the roast in the Dutch oven and brown on all sides. Transfer browned roast to a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and becoming translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add wine, orange, lemon, and lime juices. Use a wooden spoon to stir and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.
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Add diced tomatoes and stir. Add roast back to the Dutch oven.
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Add enough beef broth to make the cooking liquid 1-inch deep. Add bay leaves.
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Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
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Cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes, turning roast every 20 minutes.
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Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure stuffing is cooked through (160°F). The roast will be cooked to well done.
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Transfer roast to a cutting board and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
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Use a blender to puree the cooking liquid. You may need to do this in batches. Do not fill a blender over 2/3 full with hot liquids because they will expand while blending.
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Return puree to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil.
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If a thicker gravy is desired, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry. Slowly pour a little of the slurry into the gravy while stirring rapidly. Add only as much needed to desired thickness.
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Remove kitchen twine if used to tie the roast.
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Slice roast into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve with gravy.
Recipe Notes
Boliche is a Cuban pot roast stuffed with chorizo, garlic, and olives. It has an incredible gravy made with onion, red wine, citrus juices, and tomatoes.
Holiday entertaining season has arrived. Be sure to get Certified Angus Beef® brand beef and use their Roast Perfect app when you are preparing the feast. Take a look at these recipes by Sunday Supper tastemakers for incredible roasts to make for your family and friends:
- Apple Cider Dijon Marinated Tip Roast by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Beef Pot Roast by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Beef Roast and Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Boliche (Cuban Stuffed Roast) by Magnolia Days
- Boneless Rib Roast with Roasted Garlic and Herbs by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Sirloin Roast with Red Wine Onion Gravy by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Coffee Rubbed Roast Beef by Eat Picks
- Fennel and Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin by Casa de Crews
- Garlic and Herb Crusted Ribeye Roast with Red Wine Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Herb & Garlic Crusted Roast by The Melrose Family
- Garlic Roast Beef by Life Tastes Good
- Herbed Rotisserie Rib Roast with Portobello Mushroom Gravy by The Educators’ Spin On It
- Holiday Ribeye Roast by Family Foodie
- Miso Glazed Standing Rib Roast au Jus by kimchi MOM
- Mustard Crusted Roast Beef by Curious Cuisiniere
- Peppercorn Crusted Standing Rib Roast with Red Wine Au Jus by Food Done Light
- Petite Sirloin Roast Chasseur (Hunter’s Style) by Palatable Pastime
- Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Prime Rib by I’m Not the Nanny
- Ribeye Roast with Harissa by Shockingly Delicious
- Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Crust and Horseradish Cream by Midlife Road Trip
Plus Selecting the Perfect Roast by Sunday Supper Movement
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Shelby says
Sounds and looks amazing Renee! I am like you, it may take me years to try something I love to eat and then wonder why it took me so long. 🙂 I also love that I can now hear your voice as I read your posts!
Renee says
It was so great to see you in person Shelby and now I can also hear your voice when reading your posts too. Now just to start tackling recipes sooner instead of waiting years.
Holly Jaye (Palma) says
My abuela in Miami made this boliche by poking slits in the meat and inserting one olive or one chunk of garlic, or one chunk of ham into random cuts along the roast (instead of cutting a hole down the center. Cooked the same in all other aspects. When sliced, you would have bits of olive-garlic- ham (not sure why she didn’t use chorizo, probably my finicky abuelito). Just another way to make this, pretty much the same outcome…tasty roast with gravy to die for!
Katie Moseman says
Oh wow, that sounds so delicious! I’ll have to try your abuela’s method sometime.
Nichole says
We have lots of tasty Cuban restaurants in Tampa Bay, but while I have heard of Boliche, I have never had it. I am so changing it after seeing this recipe. It looks and sounds SO good!
Renee says
Oh now, you have to look for Boliche on the menu and give it a try. You will love it.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
That roast looks amazing and there is probably so much you could do with the stuffing too! What a way to spice up the holidays!
Renee says
I could just make the stuffing and cook it like sausage patties and have it with eggs for breakfast. It’s so good.
Hezzi-D says
I’ve never heard of stuffing a roast but it sounds delicious!
Renee says
It is! And now I need to work on other stuffings for roast too.
Amy says
I am intrigued! Love the sound of the stuffing and the gravy!
Renee says
Thanks Amy and the gravy is incredible. I could almost sip on it like soup.
Christie says
Wow! This roast looks like the perfect way to celebrate Christmas. It makes my mouth water.
Renee says
It sure is a great way to celebrate Christmas and so many more occasions. Thanks Christie.
[email protected] says
I’ve never had Boliche before! This needs to change. The flavors sound amazing and your pics are making my mouth water!
Renee says
Thank you Marion. I hope you do get to try it soon.
Nicole Steiner says
So glad you enjoyed your time in Wooster last weekend! Wishing you a #RoastPerfect holiday season!
Renee says
I very much enjoyed Wooster and Certified Angus Beef brand’s hospitality. Thank you so much and a wishing you a fantastic holiday season too!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
This is, very truly, “roast perfect!”
Renee says
Thank you so much Dorothy.
Certified Angus Beef says
Renee this recipe looks and sounds sooo good. So glad you decided to tackle one of your favorite things – and share it with us! We wish you a very merry holiday season full of #RoastPerfect occasions. ~ Jennifer
Renee says
Thank you Jennifer and a very merry holiday season to you and everyone at Certified Angus Beef brand.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I would have never thought to stuff a roast. This looks wonderful!
Renee says
I have ideas for other stuffings for roasts too.
Sue Lau says
The stuffing looks so tempting in this! Wonderfully cooked.
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
This looks soooooo good Renee! I wonder if I could make it with my homemade Mexican chorizo?
Renee says
Yes, Bobbi, absolutely! It needs to be made with the fresh (not cured or cooked) chorizo. Your homemade would be perfect.
Nana loves to cook says
My “fussy” adult grandchildren loved this roast! Thanks so much for sharing!
Their mom cooks chorizo often since their dad is Mexican born, so we used Mexican chorizo, wonderful!
My Italian grandmother use to stuff her eye round beef with a bread crumb, cheese stuffing, it brought back
Fond memories of my youth in NYC!
Katie Moseman says
I’m so glad you liked it and it brought back happy memories! Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try.
Nana loves to cook says
My “fussy” grandchildren loved this roast! Thanks!
My Italian grandmother stuffed her eye round with a breadcrumb/cheese stuffing