Authentic German Rouladen Recipe
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Author: Laura
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
This German Rouladen recipe is hearty, savory, and packed with flavor! Rolled beef filled with bacon, onions, and pickles is simmered in a delicious sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 large slices of beef top round or flank steak (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 4 tablespoons German mustard
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 small pickles (dill or gherkins), sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Lay out the slices of beef on a clean surface. Spread each slice with a tablespoon of mustard. Layer a slice of bacon, some onion slices, and pickle slices on top of the mustard.
- Roll and Secure: Roll up each slice of beef tightly, securing the ends with toothpicks or kitchen twine to keep the fillings inside.
- Brown the Rouladen: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the roulades and brown on all sides. Remove the roulades and set them aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the same pot, add butter and flour, whisking constantly to create a roux. Slowly add the beef broth and red wine (if using), whisking until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the Rouladen: Return the roulades to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine from the roulades. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, with a side of Rotkohl, Spätzle, or Kartoffelklöße.
Notes
For a richer gravy, add a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking.
If you prefer a thicker gravy, let it simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes to reduce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 30g
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