German Stuffed Rolled Up Beef (Rouladen) Recipe

Name: German Stuffed Rolled Up Beef (Rouladen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. top round of beef,; thin breakfast steaks or thinly sliced cut Round or flanc steak, or at the Mexican store: Carne para Milanesa; 4 big slices of bacon (back bacon), diced; French Dijon mustard; Tomato paste; Dill Pickles; Pepper, Salt; 2 c. (4 tbsp.) oil or shortening; Gravey:; 2 minced onions; 2 carrots, celery, garlic; 2 c. (4 tbsp.) minced onion; clove (3-4), 3 bay leafs (remove later); 1 gal. (2 c.) beef stock; 2 cups of red wine, dry; 1 qt. (1/2 c.) milk or cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs. top round of beef,
thin breakfast steaks or thinly sliced cut Round or flanc steak, or at the Mexican store: Carne para Milanesa
4 big slices of bacon (back bacon), diced
French Dijon mustard
Tomato paste
Dill Pickles
Pepper, Salt
2 c. (4 tbsp.) oil or shortening
Gravey:
2 minced onions
2 carrots, celery, garlic
2 c. (4 tbsp.) minced onion
clove (3-4), 3 bay leafs (remove later)
1 gal. (2 c.) beef stock
2 cups of red wine, dry
1 qt. (1/2 c.) milk or cream

1
Spread Tomato paste and mustard onto the thinly sliced beef.
2
Salt and pepper it, spread diced bacon and strips of pickles on top and roll up the beef, starting with the narrowest side.
3
Close with turkey pins, toothpicks or cotton yarn.
4
In a large skillet or roasting dish, heat oil upon highest heat level. Add beef rolls; brown on all sides.
5
Turn down heat, add clove and bay leafs, vegetables and wine and let it simmer/stew for about two to three hours, regularly add beef stock or water. The skillet schould be closed with a lid. Add
6
Remove the meat, blend the vegetables with the pan gravey, add cream or milk and season with salt and pepper.
7
Put the meat back and simmer some more until the meat is tender.
8
Serve with potatoes or dumplings and red cabbage.

2399

kcal

Calories

210

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. top round of beef,, thin breakfast steaks or thinly sliced cut Round or flanc steak, or at the Mexican store: Carne para Milanesa, 4 big slices of bacon (back bacon), diced, French Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, German Stuffed Rolled Up Beef (Rouladen) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Stuffed Rolled Up Beef (Rouladen)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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