Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Beef Roll-Ups

Recipe: Beef Roll-Up

Overview:

This recipe for Beef Roll-Ups offers a delicious twist on traditional rouladen, using cube steaks for a quicker preparation. It’s perfect for grilling over charcoal or broiling, resulting in a flavorful dish that’s lower in fat due to the cooking method.

• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Calories per serving: 194.2 kcal
• Rating: ★★★★★ (1 review)

Ingredients:

• 6 cube steaks
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup French dressing (for marinating)
• 3/4 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups green pepper, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 slices bacon, halved crosswise

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat:

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   • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the cube steaks.

2. Marinate:

   • Place the seasoned steaks in a shallow dish and marinate them in French dressing for 30-60 minutes at room temperature.

3. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • In a saucepan, combine carrots, onion, green pepper, celery, and water.
   • Cover and simmer over medium heat until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 7-8 minutes.
   • Drain the vegetables and set aside.

4. Assemble the Roll-Ups:

   • Remove the cube steaks from the marinade and drain off excess dressing.
   • Place approximately 1/3 cup of the cooked vegetable mixture on each steak.
   • Roll up each steak jelly roll fashion, enclosing the vegetables inside.

5. Wrap with Bacon:

   • Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.
   • Wrap two half slices of bacon around each roll-up and secure them with wooden toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.

6. Cook the Roll-Ups:

   • Preheat your grill or broiler.
   • If grilling, place the roll-ups over hot coals; if broiling, place them 3-4 inches from the heat source.
   • Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning the roll-ups occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning of the bacon.

7. Serve:

   • Once cooked through and bacon is crispy, remove the roll-ups from the heat.
   • Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
   • Optionally, remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Calories: 194.2 kcal
• Fat: 14.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 15.4mg
• Sodium: 931.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 14.9g
  • Fiber: 1.6g
  • Sugar: 11.2g
• Protein: 3.5g

Notes:

• Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the roll-ups ahead of time, up to the point of wrapping them with bacon. Refrigerate them covered, then proceed with grilling or broiling when ready to serve.
• Charcoal vs. Broiling: While grilling over charcoal imparts a smoky flavor, broiling in the oven is a convenient alternative that still yields delicious results.

Enjoy these Beef Roll-Ups as a hearty main dish served with your favorite sides, perfect for a gathering or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and crispy bacon will surely delight your taste buds!