Rolled Matambre

The rolled matambre is a classic dish of Creole cuisine and New Year's celebrations. With ham, cheese, eggs, and seasonings, it is a hearty and delicious dish. Fat-free and stuffed, it is slow-cooked to savor on any occasion.

To enjoy a delicious rolled matambre, first prepare the meat rectangle carefully with ham, cheese, and eggs.

Then, cook it slowly for several hours in a pot with boiling water until tender.

Once ready, slice it and serve both hot and cold.

A delight to share on any occasion.

Rolled Matambre

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 Beef matambre

2 Hard-boiled eggs

200 grams of Cheese slices

200 grams of Cooked ham slices

1 Grated carrot

½ cup of Breadcrumbs soaked in milk

1 Cooked red tripe

3 Chopped garlic cloves

1 Unflavored gelatin powder

1 can of Crushed peas

1 tablespoon of Oregano

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, first debone and flatten the matambre to obtain a uniform thickness rectangle.

Step 2 : Then, lay plastic wrap on the table and place the matambre with the fat side facing up.

Step 3 : Cover the matambre with ham and cheese, sprinkle with oregano, and distribute the rest of the ingredients, including the quartered eggs.

Step 4 : Season to taste with salt and pepper, sprinkle with unflavored gelatin, and roll everything up using the plastic wrap.

Step 5 : Tie or tightly wrap the matambre with kitchen twine, poke several holes in the plastic wrap, and place it in a pot of boiling water.

Step 6 : Cook for about two hours over medium-low heat.

Step 7 : Then, remove the twine and plastic wrap, and cut into slices.

Step 8 : This dish can be served hot or cold and can be eaten as cold cuts.

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