Recipe(tried): Comfort Friday Night Dinner - Crock Pot Beef Roast Cuban Style

On Fridays I almost always, since I moved to Ponce, try to prepare some comfort food to receive the visit of Seilita & husband & of my two grand nephews. For today I will be out most of the morning & early afternoon but food will be cooking at my beloved crockpot. Here is the comforting recipe. Buen Provecho!

Crock Pot Beef Roast Cuban Style

6 lb. eye of round roast
3 chorizo sausages chopped
1/2 lb. chopped ham
2 bacon slices chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
juice of 2 limes
2 large onions sliced
4 garlic cloves minced (I crush them with the mortar & pestle)
6 Tbs[. oil (olive oil)
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 large green peppers sliced (I use one green & one red)
2 parsley sprigs chopped (I use cilantrillo to taste, chopped)
6 bay leaves (I use only two)
4 tsp. salt (I use less salt)
1 tsp. pepper

Cut a pocket lengthwise in center of beef, leaving opposite ends closed. Mix chorizo, ham and bacon and stuff the pocket with it. Tie meat to close. Mix orange juice, lime juice, garlic, pepper, onion, bay leaves, parsley and peppers. Pour over roast and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.

After marinating, brown roast on all sides, in a heavy pan. Add roast to crockpot. Add sherry and marinating liquid. Cook over low heat 8 hours. Strain the sauce and serve with the roast.

To accompany this flavorful dish I will serve a green salad heavy with sliced fresh mushrooms & tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette and white rice.