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**Moms Traditional German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen)**

Moms Traditional German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen) is a classic German dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty family meal. This dish consists of thinly sliced beef that is rolled up with bacon, onions, pickles, and mustard, then braised in a rich gravy. The result is a tender, flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests.

This article includes two recipes for Moms Traditional German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen). The first recipe is for the traditional version of the dish, which is made with a combination of ground beef and pork. The second recipe is for a simplified version of the dish, which is made with ground beef only. Both recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results.

In addition to the two recipes, this article also includes information on the history of Moms Traditional German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen), as well as tips for making the dish. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you are sure to find this article helpful and informative.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOM'S TRADITIONAL GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN (RINDERROULADEN)



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Traditional German Beef Rouladen with a wonderful gravy, just as my mother made and now I make. This is a family favorite, and an excellent Sunday or Holiday meal. We enjoy our rouladen with boiled new potatoes or potato dumplings and a side of my German Rotkohl recipe #108449 or Country Green Beans recipe #344562. I sometimes serve dinner rolls with fresh butter, to round out the meal. Guten appetit!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 lbs lean high-quality beef round steak, cut into 8 equal rectangular sections and pounded flat
8 tablespoons yellow mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1/4 cup dill pickle, finely chopped (may use dill relish)
1/4 cup oil, for frying
3 1/2 cups hot water, to cover (or hot beef broth)
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced (for serving)
wooden toothpick (or may use cooking twine or white thread for securing rouladen)

Steps:

  • Spread 1 tablespoon mustard evenly on one side of each pounded steak.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over mustard.
  • Evenly sprinkle chopped bacon, onion, and pickles over mustard side of each steak.
  • Roll up firmly jelly roll fashion (with filling to inside, starting at narrow end), and secure each rouladen shut (so filling stays in) with wooden toothpicks, cooking twine, or white sewing thread.
  • In a large dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully add the rouladen rolls. Fry until nicely browned, turning once (about 7 minutes per side).
  • Add enough hot water or broth to almost cover the rouladen. Add bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours on low heat, checking once halfway through to give a stir and see that meat is covered with sufficient liquid (you may add a little hot water at this point, if necessary).
  • With a large slotted spoon, carefully remove the rouladen from the hot broth to an oven-proof dish; cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while making the gravy.
  • To Make Gravy:.
  • Add the flour to 1 cup of water in a large measuring cup, whisking briskly with a fork to blend.
  • Pour the flour mixture all at once into the hot broth, using a wire whisk to blend. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and stir them into the gravy.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, and bring gravy mixture to a boil, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk and boil for two to three minutes, until gravy thickens. Reduce heat to low, and remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • To Serve:.
  • (Note: Remove toothpicks and twine or thread before serving).
  • Using a large slotted spoon, carefully place the rouladen into the hot gravy; cover, and warm through for a few minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve.
  • Good sides are boiled new potatoes or potato dumplings sprinkled with fresh snipped parsley,and German Rotkohl (Red Cabbage) or Country Green Beans with Bacon and Onion.

GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN



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Until I entered kindergarten, we spoke German in our home and kept many old-world customs. We always enjoyed the food of our family's homeland. Mom usually prepared this for my birthday dinner. -Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips
3 whole dill pickles, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, optional
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Cut steak into six serving-size pieces; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place a bacon strip down the center of each piece; arrange a pickle half on one edge. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Add the water, onion, parsley and bouillon if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , For gravy, skim fat from drippings. Combine the flour, water and browning sauce if desired; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 54g protein.

EASY GERMAN BEEF ROULADE



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Make and share this Easy German Beef Roulade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
4 teaspoons heavy German mustard or 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, will do
6 slices bacon, diced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup flour
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can beef broth

Steps:

  • With meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten meat to about a 10x8 rectangle.
  • Spread with mustard.
  • In large skillet on medium high heat, cook bacon and onion til bacon is crisp.
  • Pour off fat reserving 1/4 cup in skillet.
  • Spread bacon mix over meat.
  • Sprinkle pickle on top.
  • Roll up meat from short end and secure with string or turkey pins.
  • Place meat roll in skillet over medium high heat in reserved bacon fat and brown on all sides.
  • Remove to 13x9 baking dish.
  • Stir flour into fat in skillet and blend until smooth, gradually stirring in beef broth.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
  • Pour sauce over beef roll.
  • Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Skim fat from sauce, strain and serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 438.8, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 33.7

TRADITIONAL BEEF ROULADEN



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This traditional German dish is so tasty! Moist, tender and flavorful, this recipe is a great way to enjoy this protein. VIDEO https://youtu.be/B1Ekk4yhz2w

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     German

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 rouladen

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 slices beef, to about 1/4-inch thick (such as inside round, rump, flap meat, chuck, etc)
1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste and divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste and divided
1 teaspoon paprika, to taste
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or more as needed)
8 slices black forest ham
12 slices dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
24 slices onions (or as needed)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped (substitute 1 tsp. dried thyme)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 1/2 cup cold water)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Season the beef slices on one side with salt, black pepper and paprika. Add mustard and spread to cover the surface. Place 2 slices ham per beef slice, leaving a small space around the edges before adding 3 sliced pickles. Add sliced onions to cover the empty spots without crowding it.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • To roll; starting from the large end, fold in the sides while rolling, keeping it nice and tight. Tie the ends and middle of the rolls with kitchen twine; season with more salt and pepper.
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add butter and vegetable oil. When sizzling, place rouladen and sear on all sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate while making the gravy.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onions; sauté for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom to dislodge any brown bits. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add red wine, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir well, increase the heat to high, return the rouladen and any accumulated juices and bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to preheated oven; cook for 1 ½ hours.
  • Half way through cooking, remove from the heat and rotate the rouladen. Return to the oven and cook for the remaining time.
  • When cooking time is up; transfer rouladen to a plate and cover with foil to keep them warm. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a full boil. Add cornstarch mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add heavy cream; stir well. Taste and adjust if necessary. Add mustard and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Cut the kitchen twine and spoon gravy over. Served with red cabbage and mashed potatoes. Makes 4 rouladen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 2080, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 12.3

OKTOBERFEST BEEF ROULADEN



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A rouladen is a German beef roll and its distinctive sweet and sour flavour is very common in Bavarian cooking. It goes very well with mashed potatoes that have a touch of nutmeg in them. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Steak

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) very thin beef, steaks, flank steak, or, top butt
1 tablespoon german or Dijon mustard
2 large dill pickles, cut in half lengthwise
1 onion, sliced, very thinly into rings
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Lay the steaks on a flat surface and brush with the mustard; lightly sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Lay a slice of bacon on each steak. Layer the onions evenly onto each steak and top with the pickle slice. Fold two opposing sides of the steak in towards the center about one inch or so forming a roughly rectangle shape. Roll into a tight cylinder and secure with a toothpick or two or butchers string. Repeat with the remaining three steaks.
  • Brown the rouladen in a thin layer of vegetable oil in a thick bottomed sauce pot that's just big enough to hold all four in a single layer. Brown evenly on all sides. Use additional oil if needed and when done discard all the oil.
  • Add the wine, beef broth and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a simmer and braise with a tight fitting lid over a low heat for one and a half hours or until tender. When done a thin knife blade should meet no resistance when poked into the meat.
  • Remove the rouladen from the broth. Stir together the cornstarch and water then whisk into the broth until it thickens. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.7, Fat 124.7, SaturatedFat 51.4, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 1081.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 16.8

GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN



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This is another great German recipe that reminds me of my mom's wonderful cooking. Enjoy this unique and delicious dish!

Provided by DebbyO

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup Dijon mustard
8 (4 ounce) pieces round steak, pounded 1/4 inch thick
½ cup minced onion
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bacon
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 (12 ounce) can beef broth
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup warm water
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon mustard over one side of each piece of meat. Sprinkle the onion, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the steaks. Lay one slice of bacon on each piece. Roll the steaks jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meat on all sides until browned. Add the beef broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the meat rolls. Strain the broth mixture and return liquid to the skillet. Whisk together the cornstarch and 1 cup of water. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring continually until the sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the sour cream. Return rolls to the sauce; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1132.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef: Use a well-marbled cut of beef for the rouladen, such as top round or flank steak.
  • Pound the beef thinly: Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the beef cutlets until they are about 1/8-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly and become tender.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Experiment with different fillings for your rouladen, such as bacon, onions, pickles, and mustard. You can also add herbs and spices to taste.
  • Roll the rouladen tightly: Roll the rouladen up tightly, starting from one long side and rolling towards the other. Secure the rouladen with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  • Brown the rouladen before braising: Brown the rouladen in a hot skillet before braising them in the oven. This will help develop flavor and color.
  • Cook the rouladen slowly: Braise the rouladen in a covered pot over low heat for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender. You can also cook the rouladen in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve with traditional sides: Serve the rouladen with traditional German sides such as mashed potatoes, red cabbage, or spaetzle.

Conclusion:

German Beef Rouladen is a classic German dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty family meal. The combination of tender beef, flavorful fillings, and rich gravy makes this dish a true delight. With a little time and effort, you can easily make this traditional German dish at home and impress your family and friends. So, grab your ingredients and start cooking!

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