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How to Cook Beef Rolls

Beef rolls are thin slices of beef stuffed with hotdog and pork fat, rolled and simmered in a savory sauce until tender and bursting with rich Filipino flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Beef Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef recipe, beef roll dish, beef rolls, beef rolls with hotdog, easy beef rolls, Filipino beef rolls recipe, how to make beef rolls
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo beef sirloin thinly sliced (2" x 2" size)
  • 1/4 kilo pork fat cut into strips
  • 2 pcs hotdog julienne
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 pcs onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup garlic chopped
  • 2 pcs tomatoes chopped
  • 3 pcs potatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper ground
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar

Instructions

How to cook Beef Rolls:

  • In a platter, place each beef slice with pork fat and 2 strips of hotdog at the center.
  • Roll and seal with a toothpick. Do the same with the rest.
  • In a heated casserole, arrange the beef rolls. Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Boil and simmer over moderate heat for one hour or until the meat is tender. Adjust the seasonings.
  • Remove toothpicks. Serve hot with garnishing.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Choose the Right Cut of Beef

For the best beef rolls, go for sirloin or top round—these cuts are tender enough to roll but won’t fall apart during cooking. Make sure to slice the meat thinly and pound it lightly to even thickness so it cooks evenly. This also helps the beef absorb the flavors from the sauce better.

Sear Before You Simmer

Browning the beef rolls before simmering adds a deep, savory flavor to the dish. This happens because of the Maillard reaction, which creates that irresistible, slightly smoky aroma. A quick sear also locks in the juices, keeping your beef rolls moist and flavorful even after an hour of slow cooking.

Simmer Low and Slow

Patience is key when making tender beef rolls. Cooking over moderate heat allows the fibers to break down gradually while soaking up all the sauce’s goodness. If you boil too fast, the beef toughens up, so let it simmer gently until it’s soft and bursting with flavor.