Classic German Rouladen

Enjoy this Classic German Rouladen recipe with a side of mashed potatoes and sauerkraut for a traditional German meal! 🇩🇪🥔🥬

Ingredients:

• 4 beef round steaks, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup mustard
• 4 dill pickle spears
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Lay out the beef round steaks on a cutting board.
3. Spread a tablespoon of mustard on each steak, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Place a slice of bacon, some chopped onion, and a dill pickle spear on each steak.
5. Roll up the steak and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Brown the beef rolls on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.
8. Remove the beef rolls from the skillet and place them in a baking dish.
9. In the same skillet, add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
10. Add the beef broth and red wine to the skillet, stirring to combine.
11. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
12. Pour the sauce over the beef rolls in the baking dish.
13. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours.
14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the beef rolls are tender.
15. Serve hot with the sauce spooned over the top.