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beef Rouladen recipe

Delicious Beef Rouladen Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

This beef Rouladen recipe is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners, filled with bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles simmered to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rouladen
  • 2 pounds Top Round Beef Steak ask your butcher to slice it thinly (¼ inch thick)
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt adjust to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper adjust according to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow German Mustard use prepared mustard for best results
  • 8 slices Bacon infuses richness and smokiness
  • 4 pieces Dill Pickles slice them lengthwise for easier rolling
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for browning the rouladen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil helps in browning without burning the butter
  • 1 large Carrot chopped finely
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce elevates umami flavor
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Beef Broth key for simmering the rouladen
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste adds richness to the gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Chilled Unsalted Butter for a glossy finish
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for thickening the gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Water to make the cornstarch slurry
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Beef: Pound each slice of top round beef steak to tenderize, season with kosher salt and pepper, and spread yellow mustard.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Add bacon, dill pickles, and chopped onion to each beef slice, then roll tightly and secure.
  3. Brown Rouladen: Heat butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven, then sear the beef rouladen until browned on all sides.
  4. Make Gravy: Sauté onions, carrot, celery, and garlic, then add soy sauce, broth, and tomato paste, simmering to combine flavors.
  5. Simmer Rouladen: Add browned rouladen to the pot, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Thicken Gravy: Strain the cooking liquid, mix cornstarch with water, whisk into the broth, and simmer until thickened.
  7. Finish Gravy: Stir in chilled butter for gloss, adjust seasoning, and ladle over beef rouladen before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow ample simmering time for maximum tenderness and incorporate plenty of seasoning for optimal flavor.

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