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German Beef Rouladen

Diana
These German beef rolls, or Rouladen, are filled with a savory mixture of bacon, onion, carrot sticks, and bacon. The beef rolls are cooked to perfection in a simple tomato-based sauce.
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Servings 4 servings
Course Beef, Dinner, German Food, Main Dish
Cuisine German
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small thin boneless round steaks, about 1/4-inch thick, or a round roast, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 3 tablespoons prepared whole grain mustard
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 large dill pickle, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can, 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup hot water or unsalted stock
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

  • Prepare the Beef Rolls: Lay the steak slices on a cutting board. Spread mustard on each steak and sprinkle with the minced onion. Place a bacon strip on each slice. Lay carrot sticks and a pickle quarter at the end of each of the steaks. Roll up jelly roll style and secure with toothpicks or skewers.
  • Dredge: Combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat roll-ups with the seasoned flour. Reserve any remaining flour mixture in the refrigerator until the meat is done.
  • Brown the Beef Rouladen: Heat the oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the steak rolls and brown on all sides.
  • Add Sauce Ingredients and Simmer: Combine tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot water, and brown sugar, and pour it over the meat. Cover the pan and simmer for 1 hour. Alternatively, you may cover the pan and place it in a 325°F oven for 1 hour. Remove the meat to a platter and remove the toothpicks or skewers; keep warm.
  • Finish the Dish and Serve: Combine 2 tablespoons of reserved flour mixture with 2 tablespoons of cold water and whisk to make a smooth paste. Add to the sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbling. Pour the tomato sauce over the rouladen and serve.
Keyword beef rolls, carrots, pickles, rouladen
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