How to Make German Rouladen

beef flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can add flavor.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter and water with bouillon is cost-effective.

Cut the beef eye of round into seven thin slices, perfect for rolling.

Slice the onion into thin slices.

Slice the pickles into thin spears, just a bit thicker than a toothpick, and set aside in a bowl.

Spread German mustard all over each slice of beef, being generous.

Lay on a slice or two of thin cut bacon on top of the mustard.

Add the sliced onions evenly or piled in one spot, as preferred.

Place the pickles on top of the onions.

Roll the beef tightly from one end to the other and secure the ends with a toothpick.

Chop two stalks of celery, including the leaves if desired.

Chop one carrot in the same way as the celery.

Cube one Roma tomato and set everything aside.

Heat a little oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Sear the rolled beef on all sides until nicely browned, then remove and set aside on a plate.

Add the chopped celery and carrots to the pot and sauté until softened.

Add the tomato cubes and cook everything together for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Place the rolled beef back on top of the sautéed vegetables.

Pour in two cups of beef broth and cover the pot.

Simmer on low for about 1.5 to 2 hours, checking occasionally until the meat is soft and tender.

Remove the rolled beef and strain out the vegetables and broth into a bowl.

Melt a little butter in the empty Dutch oven and add some flour to create a roux, cooking until it blends smoothly.

Pour in one glass of red wine and let it cook down for about 3 minutes.

Add one cup of water and bring it all to a boil.

Ladle the strained veggie broth mixture back into the pot.

Season with salt and pepper and simmer until it reaches your preferred thickness.

Return the rolled beef to the pot and let everything simmer together for another 3 to 5 minutes.

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