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Rouladen (2)

Roulladen
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Serves: 10 people

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Rouladen (or Rinderroulade) is a German meat roulade usually consisting of bacon, onions, mustard and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef which is then cooked. In some countries the roulade is also known as Beef Olive.

Rouladen are usually served with either Spätzle, potato dumplings or boiled potatoes and red cabbage. Roasted winter vegetables are another common side dish. The gravy is an absolute requirement to round off the dish and is usually poured over the meat. The Spätzle are a good compliment to the dish since they soak up the gravy well. This dish was considered a dish for common people however it is nowadays enjoyed by many as a festive dish.

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Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds round steak
• 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 dill pickle spears, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour
• Salt and pepper

Procedure:

Cut round steak into six pieces. Place between sheets of plastic wrap and flatten with a rolling pin. Spread each piece with some mustard and set aside.

In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel; crumble and set aside. In drippings remaining in skillet cook onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove onions from pan with slotted spoon. Combine onions with bacon and pickles in a medium bowl. Divide mixture among beef pieces and roll up. Tie with kitchen string. Dredge each roll in flour; shake off excess.

Add butter to skillet; brown beef rolls, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Place carrots in bottom of 4-6 quart slow cooker. Top with beef rolls as they brown. Pour beef broth over all. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until carrots are tender and beef is very tender. Remove beef rolls from crockpot; carefully remove kitchen string. Remove carrots from crockpot using slotted spoon.

In small bowl combine sour cream and 1 tablespoon flour; mix well, then stir into liquid remaining in crockpot. Stir to combine, turn heat to high, and return carrots, then beef rolls to crockpot. Cook for 10-20 minutes longer until sauce thickens; season with salt and pepper. Serve carrots and beef rolls with sour cream sauce.

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