Beef Rouladen
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 or 3 thin steaks
  • 2 to 3 tbsp stone ground mustard
  • 6 to 9 slices of bacon
  • 2 or 3 carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 or 3 dill pickle spears
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup of beef broth (plus ¼ cup more for the slurry)
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ cup of sour cream
  • kosher salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Partially cook the bacon for 10 minutes on a large baking sheet.
  3. Set the bacon aside when done.
  4. Heat a small frying pan over Medium heat, place 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings and when bubbling lightly, add the onion.
  5. Cook the onion until almost translucent, approximately 3 or 4 minutes. Set the onions aside with the bacon.
  6. On a large cutting board, lightly salt and pepper one side of the steaks.
  7. On the unseasoned side, spread 1 tablespoon of mustard.
  8. Add the bacon over the mustard.
  9. Spread some of the onions over the bacon.
  10. Place the carrot and pickle at one end roll up the steak, securing with twine or toothpicks.
  11. When all the rolls are ready, heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
  12. Brown the rolls on all sides, turning carefully.
  13. When browned on all sides, add 1 cup of wine and deglaze the pan.
  14. Add 1 cup of beef broth and the bay leaf.
  15. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover.
  16. Cook for 1½ hours, carefully turning halfway through.
  17. When done, remove the rouladen to a platter and cover with foil to keep the rolls warm.
  18. Remove the bay leaf.
  19. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp flour and ¼ cup of beef broth into a slurry.
  20. Add the slurry to the braising liquid and increase the heat to Medium.
  21. Bring the gravy to a stout simmer, whisking the gravy to ensure no lumps form.
  22. As the gravy thickens, reduce heat to Medium-Low and whisk in the sour cream.
  23. Remove the toothpicks before serving and plate the rolls, spooning the gravy over top as desired.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2016/10/01/rolling-with-beef-rouladen/