Best 5 Crockpot Rouladen Recipes

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**Discover the Culinary Delight of Rouladen: A Journey of Flavors and Traditions**

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with rouladen, a traditional German dish that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. These savory meat rolls, meticulously crafted with thinly sliced beef or pork, are lovingly stuffed with an array of fillings, ranging from tangy pickles and smoky bacon to aromatic herbs and savory seasonings. Encased in a blanket of tender meat, the fillings undergo a magical transformation as they absorb the rich juices of the meat, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalize the taste buds.

Our comprehensive guide presents a collection of rouladen recipes that cater to various preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking a culinary challenge or a home cook looking for a comforting family meal, we have the perfect rouladen recipe for you. Delve into the classic German rouladen recipe, where succulent beef is paired with a medley of tangy pickles, crispy bacon, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a velvety brown sauce. For a lighter variation, try the turkey rouladen, where tender turkey breast embraces a vibrant filling of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese.

Vegetarians will delight in the delectable vegetarian rouladen, a symphony of flavors and textures created with portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, and creamy spinach, all lovingly wrapped in tender cabbage leaves. And for those with a penchant for bold flavors, the spicy rouladen beckons with its fiery chili sauce, zesty jalapenos, and a hint of smoky chipotle peppers, all harmoniously balanced by the tender meat and creamy filling.

With our collection of rouladen recipes, you'll embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the diverse flavors and traditions of this beloved dish. Prepare to indulge in rouladen's irresistible charm, whether it's a comforting family meal or an impressive dish for special occasions.

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GRANDMA SCHWARTZ'S ROULADEN



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This was one of my Grandma Schwartz's recipes. Grandpa Schwartz was a German butcher and this was one of his (and our) favorite meals. It's an extra-special beef entree when served with mashed potatoes made with butter and sour cream. -Lynda Sharai, Summer Lake, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise
6 dill pickle spears
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings., Meanwhile, cut steak into 6 serving-size pieces; pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread tops with mustard. Top each with 2 carrot pieces and 1 pickle spear; sprinkle with onion. Roll up each from a short side and secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet, brown roll-ups in bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Place roll-ups in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Top with mushrooms, parsnip, celery and cooked bacon., In a small bowl, whisk the soup, wine and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over top. Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BEEF ROULADEN



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Our family was poor when I was growing up in Germany, so we ate garden vegetables for many weekday meals. When Mother made meat for a Sunday dinner, it was a terrific treat. My favorite is this beef rouladen, which gets great flavor from Dijon mustard. -Karin Cousineau, Burlington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
8 slices beef top round steak (1/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 bacon strips
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups beef broth
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Lightly spread mustard on each slice of steak; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 1 bacon strip and a few onion wedges on each slice; roll up; secure with toothpicks. , In a large skillet, brown beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat and keep warm. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Remove toothpicks. Return beef to gravy; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CROCKPOT ROULADEN



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Make and share this Crockpot Rouladen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Steak

Time 7h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs round steaks
1/4 cup stone ground mustard
6 slices bacon
2 onions, chopped
4 dill pickle spears, chopped
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon flour
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut steak into 6 equal portions. Place each piece between two layers of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4" thick. Spread each piece with mustard and set aside. Place carrots in bottom of 5-6 qt slow cooker.
  • Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, in bacon grease left in skillet, saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove onion to a bowl with slotted spoon. Add chopped pickles. Crumble bacon and add to onion mixture. Divide equally amongst pieces of beef; roll each piece around the filling and secure with kitchen twine. Dredge in flour, tapping off any excess.
  • Add butter to any remaining bacon grease. When foaming subsides, add beef rolls and brown 1-2 minutes on each side. As each is finished, transfer to the slow cooker on top of the carrots. Pour beef stock over all. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours until carrots are tender and beef is very tender. Remove beef with tongs; carefully remove strings. Remove carrots with a slotted spoon.
  • Combine sour cream and flour; stir well. Add to liquid remaining in slow cooker and stir well. Turn heat to high. Return beef and carrots to pot and cover. Cook 10-20 minutes until thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

GERMAN BEEF ROAST (ROULADEN FLAVOR) IN CROCK POT/SLOW COOKER



German Beef Roast (Rouladen Flavor) in Crock Pot/Slow Cooker image

Melt in your mouth tender beef rump roast and gravy, made with ease in the crock pot/slow cooker. Savory German Rouladen flavor without all the work.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Meat

Time 8h30m

Yield 1 beef roast, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6 lb) boneless beef rump roast, trimmed of fat
10 ounces beef broth, undiluted
1/4 cup pickle juice (from jar)
3 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles (or dill relish)
2 -3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bacon (center cut)
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In dutch oven over medium-low heat, saute the finely chopped onion and bacon together until bacon is translucent but not brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Into bottom of a 6-quart crock pot or slow cooker, place the beef rump roast.
  • Pour in the (undiluted) can of beef broth and the dill pickle juice.
  • Over the top of the roast evenly spread the mustard and finely chopped dill pickles (or dill pickle relish). Dot with the whole bay leaves and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Top roast with the sauteed onions and bacon.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until tender. Remove meat, and strain juices to make gravy (see to make gravy below).
  • TO MAKE GRAVY:.
  • Strain juices from roast through a fine mesh strainer into a sauce pan or dutch oven.
  • Make a slurry in a 2 cup glass measuring cup using a fork to whisk together 1 cup cold water and 1/2 cup flour, until smooth. Pour the slurry all at once into the pan of juices.
  • Using a wire whisk and whisking all the while, bring the gravy mixture to a boil over medium-high; then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook and whisk another 5 minutes (gravy wil thcken more as it cools).
  • P.S. Good sides are green beans (Gruene bohnen), sweet and sour red cabbage (Rotkohl), and boiled or mashed potatoes topped with fresh snipped parsley. Guten appetit!

STUFFED BEEF ROULADEN MY WAY FOR TWO IN CROCK POT



STUFFED BEEF ROULADEN My Way For Two In Crock Pot image

OH My! The house smelled so good while this was cooking. This is my Version of Beef Rouladen. I hope you will try and like! Remember to remove toothpicks before serving.

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories     Beef

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 oz "2" eye of the round steak
1 1/2 stalk(s) celery chopped
1 small yellow onion chopped
12 baby carrots
2 jar(s) heinz bistro au jus
1/4 tsp sage, dried
1/4 tsp rosemary, dried
dash(es) salt and pepper
dash(es) garlic powder
1 c bread stuffing
1 1/2 tsp better than bouillon beef
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 egg, beaten
2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. make broth from Better Than Beef Bouillon simmer celery and onion until soft. Add to bread crumbs with spices, sage, salt and pepper, beat egg and mix fast! so egg does not cook. mix well.
  • 2. pound out beef until thin for rolling up. add salt and pepper, rosemary to beef. add bread filling. Secure with toothpicks after rolling up. flour and brown in oiled pan.
  • 3. add Celery, Onions to Crock pot. Place browned beef on top. Cover with Au jus. cover and turn on crock pot.

Tips:

  • To ensure the rouladen is cooked evenly, use a meat mallet to flatten the beef slices to an even thickness.
  • Don't overfill the rouladen with the filling, or it will be difficult to roll and secure.
  • Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure the rouladen rolls tightly, preventing them from unrolling during cooking.
  • Brown the rouladen in a pan before transferring them to the slow cooker. This adds flavor and helps to keep the rouladen moist.
  • Add enough beef broth or water to the slow cooker to cover the rouladen halfway. This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Cook the rouladen on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
  • Serve the rouladen with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or spaetzle.

Conclusion:

This crockpot rouladen recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic German dish. With its tender beef, flavorful filling, and rich gravy, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is simple to follow and yields amazing results. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give this crockpot rouladen a try. You won't be disappointed!

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