German Rouladen

German Rouladen
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Savor the taste of Old World Germany with these hearty Rouladen! Thinly sliced steak embraces a savory filling of bacon, onions, and tangy dill pickles, all simmered to tender perfection in a rich, flavorful broth. A truly comforting and satisfying dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Cholesterol
    59 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    1450 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Steak: Cut the flank steak into thin filets, approximately 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches wide. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Assemble the Rouladen: Generously spread one side of each filet with German stone ground mustard. Arrange bacon lardons, sliced onions, and quartered dill pickle slices on each filet. Roll tightly and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Sear the Rouladen: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Melt the butter. Add the Rouladen and sear on all sides until browned and caramelized. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Simmer to Perfection: Pour in the water and add the beef bouillon cube, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until the Rouladen are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. (60 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of dry red wine to the simmering liquid.
Serve Rouladen with mashed potatoes, spaetzle, or red cabbage for a complete and authentic German meal.
If you don't have German mustard, Dijon mustard can be substituted, but the flavor will be slightly different.
Adjust the amount of mustard, onions, and pickles to suit your personal taste.
For extra flavor, brown the bacon lardons before assembling the rouladen.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 353 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Newton Stark

    I used toothpicks to secure the rolls and they worked great.

  • Crystel Klein

    I added a splash of red wine to the braising liquid, and it gave the sauce a wonderful depth of flavor.

  • Stevie Rice

    Next time, I will try adding some mushrooms to the filling.

  • Carlee Lueilwitz

    This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's impressive but not too difficult to make.

  • Delphia Heaney

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

  • Jackeline Auer

    The stone-ground mustard really makes a difference. Don't skip it!

  • Jayne Stark

    This recipe is fantastic! The rouladen were so tender and flavorful. My family loved them!

  • Carole Pouros

    The rouladen were even better the next day!

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