Beef Rouladen
Beef rouladen is a classic German dish featuring thinly sliced beef wrapped around bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles, then slow-cooked until tender in a rich, savory gravy.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices beef round or thinly sliced flank steak
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 onion sliced
- 6 dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms with juice, optional
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place beef slices on a cutting board and lightly pound using a meat tenderizer.
- Spread a layer of mustard over each piece of meat and season with salt and pepper. Lay bacon and onion on top and finish with a pickle.
- Roll up each Rouladen lengthwise and secure with toothpicks.
- In a Dutch oven, heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the outside of each roll. Add broth, canned mushrooms (optional), and pickle juice. Roast, covered, for 90-120 minutes or until fork-tender.
To Make The Gravy
- Remove Rouladen from the juices, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
- Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch with water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the juices until it reaches desired thickness (There may not be a need for all the cornstarch mixture).
Notes
- To save time, purchase beef that has been sliced and tenderized for you.
- Batch cook these beef rolls for quick and easy weeknight dinners. Try cooking them in the crockpot on low for 7-8 hours for a "set it and forget it" method.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks. A simple trick is to freeze rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer them to a zippered bag for long-term storage.
- Reheat leftovers covered with foil in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave. Thaw frozen rolls in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg