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Authentic German Rouladen Recipe

Authentic German Rouladen Recipe
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Learn how to make authentic German Rouladen, a classic dish featuring thinly sliced beef rolled up with mustard, bacon, onions, and pickles, simmered to tender perfection in a savory gravy.

Ingredients

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For the Rouladen:

  • 4 large slices of beef top round or flank steak (about ¼ 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
  • ½ cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Lay the slices of beef on a clean surface. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of mustard. Layer a slice of bacon, some onion slices, and pickle slices on top of the mustard.
  2. Roll and Secure: Roll up each slice of beef tightly and secure the ends with toothpicks or kitchen twine to keep the fillings inside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve: Remove the toothpicks or twine from the roulades. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and with a side of Rotkohl (braised red cabbage), Spätzle (egg noodles), or Kartoffelklöße (potato dumplings).

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