Taste of Home
German Beef Rouladen
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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3 pounds beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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6 bacon strips
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3 whole dill pickles, halved lengthwise
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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2 cups water
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, optional
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cold water
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1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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