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German Beef Rouladen

8 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023
Until I entered kindergarten, we spoke German in our home and kept many old-world customs. We always enjoyed the food of our family's homeland. Mom usually prepared this for my birthday dinner. —Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey
German Beef Rouladen
German Beef Rouladen Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 bacon strips
  • 3 whole dill pickles, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, optional
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

  1. Cut steak into six serving-size pieces; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place a bacon strip down the center of each piece; arrange a pickle half on one edge. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Add the water, onion, parsley and bouillon if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
  3. For gravy, skim fat from drippings. Combine the flour, water and browning sauce if desired; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 481 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 54g protein.