Recipe of Rouladen

Name: Recipe of Rouladen
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 4 large slices of beef (such as roastbeef or tenderloin), thin and tender; 4 tablespoons of mustard; 4 slices of bacon; 1 large onion, sliced; 4 pickled gherkins, long slices; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine; 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig thyme; 2 tablespoons flour (optional, to thicken the sauce); Salt and pepper to taste

Germany

Rouladen is a traditional German dish that consists of rolling thin slices of beef stuffed with mustard, bacon, onion and pickles. They are then browned and simmered in a red wine sauce until the meat is tender and full of flavor. This recipe will guide you in preparing delicious homemade Rouladen that are sure to delight your guests - enjoy this classic German dish full of comforting and traditional flavors!

Servings 4

Preparation 30 min

Cooking 120 min

Calories kcal

How to Make Rouladen

Instructions

Step 1

Spread beef slices on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Spread a layer of mustard on each slice of beef.

Step 3

Place a slice of bacon, onion slices and pickle slices in the center of each slice of beef.

Step 4

Roll up the slices of meat, making sure the filling is well sealed inside.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Brown the beef rolls on all sides until well seared.

Step 7

Add the beef stock, red wine, bay leaves and thyme to the pot.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for about 2 hours or until the meat is tender.

Step 9

If you want a thicker sauce, you can remove the meat rolls from the pot, add the flour to the cooking liquid and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.