Savory Bacon-Wrapped Beef Rouladen

Nat’s RRRoll out the Rouladen

Description: This recipe offers a twist on the traditional rouladen, presenting a simplified version that requires just one pan. Despite its simplicity, it doesn’t compromise on flavor, making it an ideal choice for a quick and tasty dinner or appetizer option.

Recipe Category: Meat

Keywords: European, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy

Cook Time: 1 hour

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 192 per serving

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Fat Content: 14.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 10.9mg
• Sodium Content: 758.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 13.2g
• Fiber Content: 1.9g
• Sugar Content: 5.2g
• Protein Content: 3.9g

Ingredients:

• 2-3 beef round steaks
• 4 cloves garlic
• 8 slices bacon
• 8 dill pickles
• 4 onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup rice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat:

   • Rub each piece of beef round steak with half a clove of garlic.
   • Spread mustard onto each piece of meat.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine chopped bacon, diced dill pickles, and finely chopped onions.
   • Spoon the bacon, pickle, and onion mixture along one end of each piece of meat.

3. Roll Up the Rouladen:

   • Roll up each piece of meat tightly, enclosing the filling.
   • Secure the rolls with toothpicks to prevent them from unraveling during cooking.

4. Brown the Rouladen:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Brown the meat rolls on all sides until they are evenly browned and slightly crispy.

5. Season and Simmer:

   • Season the browned rouladen with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Pour tomato sauce over the rouladen in the skillet.
   • Sprinkle sugar over the tomato sauce.
   • Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
   • Simmer the rouladen in the tomato sauce for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and fully cooked through.

6. Prepare the Rice:

   • While the rouladen are simmering, cook rice according to package instructions to serve as a side dish.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once the rouladen are done cooking, remove the toothpicks.
   • Serve the rouladen hot, accompanied by cooked rice.
   • Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
   • Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Nat’s RRRoll out the Rouladen!

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This untraditional rouladen recipe promises to impress with its simplicity and rich flavors, making it a perfect choice for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a special family gathering.