German Beef Rouladen

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours
Yield 6 servings
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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

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

1 each: 481 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 54g protein.

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
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