German Beef Rolls Recipe

Name: German Beef Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces steak roll or sandwich steak (6 oz. each); 1/2 bay leaf; 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard; 1 1/2 c. hot beef broth; 2 large pickles, cut into long thin strips; 4 peppercorns; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 oz. salt pork or 2 slices bacon, cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

4 pieces steak roll or sandwich steak (6 oz. each)
1/2 bay leaf
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 1/2 c. hot beef broth
2 large pickles, cut into long thin strips
4 peppercorns
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 oz. salt pork or 2 slices bacon, cut into thin strips

1
Lay steaks on a flat surface.
2
Spread each with mustard. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Divide pickles, salt pork (or bacon) and onion among the steaks.
4
Roll up steaks jelly roll style.
5
Secure with toothpicks or thread, beef roll clamps.
6
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan.
7
Add the steak rolls, brown well on all sides (about 15 minutes).
8
Pour hot beef broth, peppercorns and bay leaf into pan.
9
Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove beef rolls.
10
Discard clamps and arrange on a preheated platter.
11
Blend cornstarch with a small amount of cold water. Stir into gravy in saucepan and bring to a boil until thick and bubbly.
12
Serve separately.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pieces steak roll or sandwich steak (6 oz. each), 1/2 bay leaf, 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard, 1 1/2 c. hot beef broth, and more.

Yes, German Beef Rolls falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Beef Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

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