Best German Beef Rouladen Recipe

beef flank steak

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat content, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be less costly.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.

Layer the roulade meat with beef, bacon strips, 4-6 pickled cucumbers, and 1 hard-boiled egg.

Roll the beef Rouladen tightly and secure with kitchen twine. Spread mustard over the beef rolls.

Heat cooking oil in a pressure cooker (or normal pot).

Sauté vegetables and tomato paste for several minutes.

Transfer the Rouladen into the pot, ensuring they touch the bottom for browning.

Pour beef broth into the pot, almost covering the Rouladen.

Season the broth with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cover and cook according to instructions.

Cook the roulades for about 30 to 45 minutes in a pressure cooker or 1 to 1.5 hours in a normal pot.

Remove the roulades and discard vegetables/chunks.

Cut the beef rolls into 0.5 to 1 cm thick slices and place in a serving dish.

Mix water and all-purpose flour until smooth. Gradually add to the broth, stirring until thickened.

Pour the sauce over the Rouladen and serve.

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