Boliche 12 servings 4 pounds beef eye of round roast 1/2 pound minced Spanish chorizo 1 cup small dice smoked ham 1 tablespoon very finely minced garlic 1 cup minced sweet red onion 3/4 cup small diced green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika 1/4 pound sliced bacon 3/4 cup hot water 1 whole bay leaf 4 whole cloves Cut a lengthwise pocket through the center of the beef, leaving one end closed. Combine sausage, ham, garlic, onions, and bell peppers, mix well. Pack lightly into pocket of beef, secure with string. Season the meat with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat bacon in a large skillet, over a medium heat. Heat for 3-4 minutes on each side to render the fat. Remove bacon and set aside. Place beef into the hot fat and brown well on all sides. Add the hot water and stir to deglaze the pan. Drape the bacon across the meat. Add the bay leaf and cloves to the liquid. Bake, covered, @ 325 degrees for 3 hours, or until very tender. Remove meat to drain. Reduce pan drippings slightly, over a medium heat. Remove string, slice beef thinly across the grain. Serve hot, with pan drippings. Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving: Calories 362 - Calories from Fat 188 Percent Total Calories From: Fat 52%, Protein 45%, Carbohydrate 3% Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 109mg, Sodium 627mg, Total Carbohydrate 3g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 41g, Vitamin A 81 units, Vitamin C 12 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units Copyright (c) 1997-2004 Salvatore's Kitchen.