Beef Rouladen Recipe
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Beef Rouladen

By: Janet Crooks 
"It took me years to work up the nerve to try a recipe that called for meat to be wrapped around pickles and cooked. Once I did, though, it became a favorite. My husband and boys request this for Christmas dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 2 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
  • 1 dill pickle, cut lengthwise into 8 pieces
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 bacon strip, halved
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon browning sauce

Directions

  1. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over one side of each piece of meat. Top each piece with four pickle pieces, a fourth on onion and a piece of bacon. Roll up jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks. In a skillet, cook meat in butter on all sides until browned. Add the bay leaf, bouillon, rosemary, salt and remaining onion. Stir in 1-1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into juices in skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Remove toothpicks before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by Hairyduck   view full review
Although very tasty, the cook/prep times seem way off in the recipe. Prep time 15 min, cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by Sinn   view full review
I spent 10 years in Germany and grew up making this with a family there. We fix potato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by SALSU   view full review
Just made my once a year "Octoberfest" Rouladen tonight! A great recipe that sounds curious to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by sher   view full review
I ate this in a German restuarant and thought how strange but it tasted wonderful. I am glad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Janet...great idea! I only used one pickle slice per piece of meat but used venison so the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2012 by lutzflcat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Cube steak for rouladen? Who knew? Well, it worked for us. I pounded out the cube steaks a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2012 by thatsoundsyummy   view full review
i've been making rouladen since i was 15 and i'm 48 now. my family loves this. i like the idea...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by Lynnlynn   view full review
I was very nervous about the pickle in this but I must say it was terrific. My husband really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Kat   view full review
I make those every year for christmas also. Its one of our holiday meals in austria. We also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2012 by Chef Mickey (aka Mickey) Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was "OK." Both my hubs and I agree that this is not the best rouladen we've had, but I'll...

 

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