Meat Roulades with Creamy Onion Sauce

Meat Roulades with Creamy Onion Sauce

Introduction

If you’re craving a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender meat, smoky ham, and a rich, creamy sauce, these meat roulades are perfect. This classic European recipe brings together the flavors of minced meat, paprika, and onions, rolled up with ham and gherkins for a delightful surprise inside every bite. Served with spaetzle or boiled potatoes, it’s the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate, ideal for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Roulades:

• 750 g (1 lb 10 oz) minced meat (half beef, half pork)
• 1 roll of stale bread (or 2 slices of toast), soaked
• 4 medium onions
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp medium-hot mustard
• 1 tsp sweet paprika (noble sweet)
• 8 slices smoked Black Forest ham
• 8 small gherkins
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, heaped
• 100 g (3.5 oz) whipping cream
• 2 tsp clear granulated broth (or vegetable/chicken bouillon)
• ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Directions