{"id":"77a29ceb-3c20-4262-a230-ded42507935b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/77a29ceb-3c20-4262-a230-ded42507935b","source_url":"https://www.quick-german-recipes.com/beef-rouladen-recipe.html","title":"Oma's Traditional German Rouladen (Rinderrouladen)","ingredients":[{"text":"6 slices beef top round (see hints below)","item":"beef top round","quantity":6,"unit":"slice","preparation":"see hints below"},{"text":"salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste","item":"salt and freshly ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"regular or Dijon mustard to taste","item":"regular or Dijon mustard to taste"},{"text":"3 slices (90 grams) lean bacon, cut into pieces","item":"lean bacon, cut into pieces","quantity":3,"unit":"slice","metric_alternate":{"quantity":90,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 garlic dill pickles, sliced","item":"garlic dill pickles","quantity":3,"preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"1 (150 grams) onion, sliced","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced","metric_alternate":{"quantity":150,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 - 2 cups (240-480 milliliters) hot water","item":"hot water","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":240,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 - 2 tablespoons (8-16 grams) cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Gently pound the meat until it is about\n⅛- to ¼-inch thick. Be careful not to put\nholes in the meat. The larger the slice,\nthe easier it is to roll up."},{"number":2,"text":"Season the thinned slices with salt and\npepper. Spread a thin layer of mustard\non top of each slice."},{"number":3,"text":"Place the bacon, pickles, and onions on\none end of each slice."},{"number":4,"text":"Roll up the slices, tucking the ends in.\nSecure each roll with a skewer, wooden\ncocktail pick, or string."},{"number":5,"text":"Heat the butter in a large frying pan\nover medium heat. Brown the rouladen\nwell on all sides. Do this in small batches,\nif necessary, so as not to crowd them in\nthe pan. Add extra butter, if needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Once the rouladen are well browned,\nremove them from the pan. Then add\nthe hot water to the pan, gently stirring\nup the browned bits. Return all the\nrouladen and any accumulated juices to\nthe pan, bring to a simmer, and cover."},{"number":7,"text":"Simmer gently for about 1½ hours.\nRemove the rouladen."},{"number":8,"text":"To thicken the gravy, combine the\ncornstarch with a little cold water and\nstir it into the simmering liquid until\nslightly thickened."},{"number":9,"text":"Season the gravy to taste with salt and\npepper."},{"number":10,"text":"Remove the skewers, picks, or thread\nfrom the rouladen."},{"number":11,"text":"Ladle the gravy over the tender beef\nrouladen to serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:17.476821+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:17.476821+00:00"}