German Rouladen

Bacon, onions and pickles are wrapped in thin slices of flank steak, browned in butter, then simmered in beef broth. Serve with spaetzle to soak up the gravy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
• German stone ground mustard, to taste
• 2.5 cups water
• 0.5 pound thick sliced bacon
• 1.5 pounds flank steak

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut the flank steak into thin filets; about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches wide.

Step 2

Generously spread one side of each filet with mustard to taste. Place bacon, onions and pickle slices on each filet and form into a roll. Use string or toothpicks to hold the roll together.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Place the rolls in the butter and saute until browned.

Step 4

Pour in 2 1/2 cups of water and add the bouillon cube; stirring to dissolve the bouillon cube. Simmer the rolls for about an hour.