Rindsrouladen, also known as "pickle steak" or "beef roulades with pickles," is a classic German dish that combines savory beef rolls with tangy pickled fillings. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender beef slices wrapped around a delectable filling of sweet pickles, onions, bacon, and mustard. The roulades are then seared to perfection, releasing a burst of flavors, and simmered in a rich gravy until fall-apart tender. Served with traditional German sides like mashed potatoes, red cabbage, or spätzle, Rindsrouladen is a hearty and comforting meal that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
This article features two variations of Rindsrouladen: the classic recipe and a simplified version for those short on time. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tantalize your taste buds with this iconic German dish!
GERMAN ROULADEN
Meat rolls filled with bacon, onions and pickles. Delicious, easy recipe learned while visiting Germany.
Provided by Ron Oldham
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the flank steak into thin filets; about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches wide.
- Generously spread one side of each filet with mustard to taste. Place bacon, onions and pickle slices on each filet and form into a roll. Use string or toothpicks to hold the roll together.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Place the rolls in the butter and saute until browned.
- Pour in 2 1/2 cups of water and add the bouillon cube; stirring to dissolve the bouillon cube. Simmer the rolls for about an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1449.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
MOM'S TRADITIONAL GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN (RINDERROULADEN)
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
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.
BEEF ROLLS (RINDSROULADEN)
Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Germany. This recipe is from my German great-grandmother. I took these to my son's school for "Heritage Day" when he was young. The other students/parents were a little "apprehensive" to try them when they were told these rolls had pickles, onions, and mustard in them. Needless to say, they were a big hit and I didn't bring any leftovers home.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Meat
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season beef slices with salt and pepper; spread thinly with mustard. Using about 2/3 of the onion, sprinkle beef slices evenly
- with onion, bacon and pickle. Roll up slices and secure with skewers, toothpicks or string.
- Heat shortening in a medium skillet. Add beef rolls; saute until well browned, turning occasionally. Add remaining onion; saute until light golden brown. Add tomato paste and stock. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer about 1 hour. To thicken sauce, combine flour and a small amount of wine. Stir flour mixture into cooking liquid. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove skewers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 694, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 3.1
GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: The best cut of beef for rindsrouladen is a flank steak or a top sirloin steak. These cuts are thin and tender, and they will cook quickly and evenly.
- Pound the beef: Pounding the beef helps to tenderize it and make it more pliable. This will make it easier to roll up the rindsrouladen.
- Use a variety of fillings: You can use a variety of fillings for rindsrouladen, such as bacon, pickles, onions, and cheese. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Brown the rindsrouladen before baking: Browning the rindsrouladen before baking helps to develop flavor and color. This will also help to keep the rindsrouladen from drying out.
- Baste the rindsrouladen while baking: Basting the rindsrouladen while baking helps to keep them moist and juicy. You can baste the rindsrouladen with the pan juices or with a mixture of beef broth and water.
- Let the rindsrouladen rest before slicing: Letting the rindsrouladen rest before slicing helps to keep them from falling apart. This will also allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Rindsrouladen is a delicious and hearty German dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable rindsrouladen that your family and friends will love.
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