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.
4small thin boneless round steaks, about 1/4-inch thick, or a round roast, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
3tablespoonsprepared whole grain mustard
1/4cupminced onion
4strips bacon
2carrots, cut into matchsticks
1large dill pickle, quartered lengthwise
2tablespoonsflour
1 1/2teaspoonskosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
3tablespoonvegetable oil
1can, 8 ounces tomato sauce
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1cuphot water or unsalted stock
1teaspoonbrown sugar
Instructions
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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.