Description
A traditional German dish featuring rolled beef filled with bacon and pickles, simmered in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thin slices beef round steak or rump roast (approximately 120 g per slice)
- 3 tablespoons German mustard or Dijon mustard
- 8 slices smoked bacon
- 4 whole dill pickles, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 480 ml beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- Place each beef slice flat on a work surface. Spread a thin, even layer of mustard over one side.
- Top each steak with a slice of bacon and several strips of dill pickle.
- Carefully roll up the beef tightly around the filling. Secure each roulade with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Season the outside of the roulades generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rouladen and sear on all sides until evenly browned.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Pour beef broth into the pan and add the bay leaf. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for approximately 90 minutes, or until beef is tender.
- Remove rouladen from the pan and keep warm. In a small bowl, mix flour and sour cream until smooth. Gradually whisk the mixture into the simmering beef broth. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return rouladen to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and warm through for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using a combination of different mustards.
- Serve with traditional sides like mashed potatoes or red cabbage.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roulade
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg