Steak Roll-Ups

Round steak is an excellent option if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly way to include beef in your weekly grocery list. It’s the same cut you’d use for classic beef Stroganoff and stir-fries like beef lo mein. Another old-school round steak recipe that your whole family will love is this steak roll-ups recipe.

This hearty dish features round steak stuffed with a filling made from a savory combination of aromatic vegetables and seasonings that is cooked until tender in a savory mushroom sauce. The clincher is how elegant it looks and how little effort it takes (thanks to handy pantry staples like condensed mushroom soup). Serve stuffed steak rolls with fluffy mashed potatoes, wild rice or your favorite starch, plus something green for balance.

Ingredients for Steak Roll-Ups

• Beef round steak: Round steak is a cut of beef that comes from the cow’s hindquarters. It is typically divided into several different cuts, including the eye of round, bottom round and top round. The top round is the most tender of these cuts.
• Onion: Chopped onions contribute to the flavorful filling. The best type of onion for this recipe is yellow, but you could also use white onions or shallots.
• Butter: Melted butter flavors the filling and helps bind the ingredients together.
• Bread cubes: Fresh bread cubes help prevent the filling from drying out as the stuffed steak roll-ups cook.
• Celery: Chopped celery adds a crunchy texture to the stuffed steak rolls. Use these tips to store celery to keep it fresh for your next recipe.
• Seasonings: Dried parsley flakes, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper season the filling.
• Flour: Coating the steak roll-ups in flour helps them brown evenly and thickens the sauce as they cook.
• Canola oil: This neutral cooking oil helps brown the steak with stuffing roll-ups. Browning the meat creates fond, which helps flavor the sauce.
• Condensed cream of mushroom soup: Savory cream of mushroom soup is the base of the sauce in this steak roll-up recipe.
• Browning sauce: This optional ingredient deepens the color of the sauce and adds a slight smoky flavor. You can use store-bought browning sauce (find it in the aisle with prepared or dry gravy mixes) or make browning sauce from scratch.

Directions

Step 1: Prep the steak

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Use a meat mallet to flatten the steak to 1/3-inch thickness.

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Slice into six strips.

Step 2: Make the filling

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In a small bowl, combine the chopped onion, melted butter, bread cubes, chopped celery and seasonings. Place 1/3 cup of the filling on each piece of steak.

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Roll up each steak strip.

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Fasten each roll-up with a toothpick.

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Roll in flour.

Step 3: Cook the roll-ups

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In a large skillet, brown the roll-ups in canola oil.

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In a small bowl, combine the soup, water and browning sauce (if using) and pour over the roll-ups.

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Cover and simmer. Cook until the meat is tender, turning it occasionally, 20-25 minutes.

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Steak Roll-Up Variations

• Include some cheese: Crumbled feta, blue cheese or freshly grated Parmesan would be a tasty addition to the stuffed steak rolls.
• Make it spicy: For a touch of heat and spice, add smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasonings.
• Add more meat: For even more meaty flavor, add a thin slice of prosciutto or a strip of bacon to each slice of flattened steak before topping with the filling.

How to Store Steak Roll-Ups

Leftover cooled steak roll-ups should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, they’ll last three to four days.

How do you reheat steak roll-ups?

The best way to reheat a steak recipe like this is in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the leftover steak roll-ups and sauce in an oven-safe baking dish. Loosely cover the dish with foil and reheat it in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the steak and sauce are warmed.

Can you make steak roll-ups ahead of time?

You can prepare the steak roll-ups up to six hours before cooking them. Store the roll-ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Steak Roll-Up Tips

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What can you use instead of condensed soup for the sauce?

Rather than using a can of condensed soup for the sauce, you could make cream of mushroom soup from scratch. Or, replace the condensed soup with a creamy onion gravy. For a less-creamy sauce, skip the condensed soup and replace the water with low-sodium beef, chicken or vegetable broth. For additional flavor, add a chopped onion to the simmering sauce. After cooking, remove the roll-ups from the pan and bring the sauce to a boil on the stovetop to thicken.

What can you serve with steak roll-ups?

Serve steak roll-ups alongside your favorite vegetable side dish, such as garlic-roasted Brussels sprouts, steamed lemon broccoli or pan-fried asparagus. If you’re more of a meat-and-potatoes type, serve your stuffed steak rolls alongside mashed potatoes or roasted fingerlings. A texture-filled green salad is also always a good idea. And don’t forget some freshly baked buttermilk biscuits to help sop up any leftover sauce.