how to make beef rouladen | beef roulade and german apple potatoes.

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.

Trim the fat and membrane from the beef round top to improve texture.

Cut the beef round top into two pieces by slicing down the center carefully.

Place a piece of saran wrap over the beef and pound it flat using a hammer or a cast iron skillet.

Spread stone ground mustard evenly over the flattened beef.

Chop half an onion and set aside for filling.

Chop bacon into thick chunks and fry in a skillet until crispy, leaving some bacon fat in the pan.

Let the bacon cool slightly, then place a quarter kosher dill pickle in the center of the beef.

Sprinkle a little salt and black pepper over the pickle.

Add marjoram to the filling, if desired.

Optionally, add finely chopped carrots and celery to the filling.

Roll the beef tightly around the filling, similar to a burrito, and secure with toothpicks.

Chop remaining vegetables (onions, celery, carrots) and add to the skillet with the bacon fat, cooking until softened.

Pour in organic red wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.

Add chicken stock to the skillet instead of beef broth.

Cook the vegetable mixture until soft, then turn off the heat and transfer to another container.

Brown the rouladen in the hot oil, letting it cook in its own juices.

Add thyme to the skillet while the rouladen is cooking.

Prepare potatoes and an apple by peeling and chopping them into cubes.

Cook the potatoes and apples together, then mash with butter, salt, and black pepper.

Add a touch of apple cider vinegar to the mashed potatoes for flavor.

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