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Beef Roulades

Beef roulades are a delicious and versatile dish made with beef, mustard, bacon, onions, and pickles, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 slices 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
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lay out the slices of beef on a clean surface. Spread each slice with a tablespoon of mustard.
  2. Layer a slice of bacon, some onion slices, and pickle slices on top of the mustard.
  3. Roll up each slice of beef tightly, securing the ends with toothpicks or kitchen twine to keep the fillings inside.
Cooking
  1. 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.
  2. In the same pot, add butter and flour, whisking constantly to create a roux.
  3. Slowly add the beef broth and red wine (if using), whisking until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Return the roulades to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender.
  5. Remove toothpicks or twine from the roulades. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve alongside healthy sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad. For a richer gravy, add a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking. Let it simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes for a thicker gravy.