German Rouladen

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German rouladen features beef wrapped stuffed with bacon, pickles, and mustard, cooked in a gravy. It is hearty and delicious. This is a dinner you should treat yourself to.

If you are in the market for a filling and fabulous meal, this recipe for rouladen is for you. It is steeped in tradition and flavor.

Each bite is soaked in a flavorful gravy that takes it to the next level. Make sure you serve it with spaetzle, potatoes, rice, or noodles so you can enjoy every last drop.

This German rouladen recipe come from my aunt. She would make rouladen when she and her family came to visit my grandparents.

Even though we live in a very German town, rouladen was not something I had ever heard of. After one bite, I was hooked.

As a child, I would look forward to their visits so I could play with my cousin. But, I would also look forward to the rouladen.

Luckily, she shared the recipe in a cookbook my family put together for Christmas. So now I can make the recipe whenever I get a hankering, and now you can too!

What Are Rouladen?

Rouladen are a traditional German dish made from long, thin strips of beef slathered with mustard and wrapped around bacon, and pickles.  The are simmered in a rich gravy to make a wonderful entree.

Rouladen are enjoyed throughout the year in Germany but are commonly made for Sunday dinners and special occasions like Christmas Eve.

Can Rouladen Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Rouladen can be assembled in advance and chilled until you are ready to cook them. They are also good reheated.

Tips and tricks:

My aunt suggests serving these with buttered carrots with parsley or braised red cabbage. 

Make sure you remove the toothpicks when you serve.

The beef round steaks should be at least 4 to 5-inches wide, about 8-inches long, and about ¼ inch thick. 

You can use pickle spears in place of thin slices. If using a spear, place one along the short side of the beef and roll it into the middle. If using slices, line them up with the long side of the beef and roll them into spirals when you roll it up.

More Recipes to Try

If you like to try German and German inspired recipes, you should also try German potato salad. It features potatoes in a bacon and vinegar dressing and it is delicious.

Or you could try German gingerbread cookies. They have a buttery dough with a delicious mix of spices.

You could also finish your meal off with some German apple cake. Topped with cream cheese frosting, it is hard to beat.

German Rouladen

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Carlee

German rouladen features beef wrapped stuffed with bacon, pickles, and mustard, cooked in a gravy. It is hearty and delicious. This is a special occasion dinner or Sunday supper that you should treat yourself to.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Ingredients

 

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• 8 thin beef round steaks or rump roast cut into thin slices
• 3 Tablespoons German mustard or Dijon
• 8 slices bacon
• 4 dill pickles cut into strips or several sandwich sliced pickles
• 2 Tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons sour cream

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Instructions

 

• Lay a steak on a cutting board. Spread a thin layer of mustard over the top of the meat.
  8 thin beef round steaks, 3 Tablespoons German mustard
• Arrange a slice of bacon and a pickle strip or two over the mustard.
  8 slices bacon, 4 dill pickles cut into strips
• Roll the stead around the bacon and pickle, secure with a toothpick or two or some kitchen twine.
• Continue until all of the steaks are stuffed.
• Season the outsides with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2 Tablespoons oil
• Cook the meat rolls uncovered until browned on all sides. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
  1 large onion
• Add the beef broth and bay leaf. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to cook for about 1 ½ hours or until beef is tender.
  2 cups beef broth, 1 bay leaf
• Remove the rouladen from the pot. Stir together the flour and sour cream. Whisk the sour cream mixture into the beef broth that remains in the pan.
  1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour, 3 Tablespoons sour cream
• Simmer for a few minutes or until the gravy thickens. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Return the rouladen to the pan. Cook for a minute or two to make sure they are heated through.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or spaetzle.

Notes

This recipe makes 8 rouladen. Each serving is 2 of those rouladen plus ¼ of the gravy.

If needed, the roulades can be assembled ahead of time and chilled until you are ready to cook them. They also reheat well. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 39gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1261mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg

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