Pamplona de Carne

Name: Pamplona de Carne
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Uruguayan
Ingredients: 1.5 kg beef flank, butterflied; 200g mozzarella, sliced; 2 roasted red peppers, cut into strips; 100g pitted green olives; 4 hard-boiled eggs; Fresh oregano and parsley; Salt, pepper, paprika; 3 tbsp olive oil; 500ml beef broth

Pamplona (pahm-PLOH-nah deh KAR-neh)

Stuffed Beef Roll

⏱ Prep Time 2 hours

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 477 kcal

A butterflied beef flank rolled around a savory filling of roasted peppers, cheese, and herbs, tied tightly and slow-roasted until tender, then sliced to reveal a beautiful spiral of colors.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 40.0g

Carbs 5.0g

Fat 33.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

butcher's twine roasting pan sharp knife oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden cutting board

Garnishes: fresh herbs, olive oil drizzle

Accompaniments: roasted vegetables, potato salad

Ingredients

1.5 kg beef flank, butterflied
200g mozzarella, sliced
2 roasted red peppers, cut into strips
100g pitted green olives
4 hard-boiled eggs
Fresh oregano and parsley
Salt, pepper, paprika
3 tbsp olive oil
500ml beef broth

Instructions

1
Lay butterflied beef flat. Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2
Layer mozzarella, roasted peppers, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and herbs across the surface.
3
Roll tightly starting from one long side. Tie securely with butcher's twine at 3cm intervals.
4
Sear the roll in olive oil in a hot roasting pan on all sides until browned.
5
Add beef broth to the pan. Cover with foil.
6
Roast at 160C for 1.5 hours, basting occasionally.
7
Rest 15 minutes before removing twine and slicing into 2cm rounds.

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Did You Know?

Pamplona is the centerpiece of many Uruguayan Christmas and New Year tables — the dramatic spiral cross-section when sliced makes it a showstopper.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

butcher's twine
roasting pan
sharp knife
oven

Garnishing

fresh herbs, olive oil drizzle

Accompaniments

roasted vegetables, potato salad

The Story Behind Pamplona de Carne

Pamplona is a Rioplatense creation inspired by European meat roulade traditions, adapted to showcase Uruguay's exceptional beef. It became popular in the mid-20th century as a festive alternative to plain roasted beef, combining the country's love of beef with Mediterranean filling ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed special occasions, holiday asado 📜 Origins: Adapted from European stuffed meats, mid-20th century

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