Rouladen — German Beef Rolls

Ingredients

• 4 beef rouladen slices (thin top round)
• 4 tsp German mustard
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 dill pickle spears
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine

Instructions

1. 1

   Lay beef slices flat. Spread mustard, top with bacon, onion, and a pickle spear. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.

2. 2

   Sear rouladen in hot oil on all sides until browned.

3. 3

   Add beef broth and red wine. Cover and braise at 160°C for 2 hours.

4. 4

   Remove rouladen. Thicken gravy with a flour-butter roux if needed.

5. 5

   Serve with Kartoffelknödel and Rotkohl.