Crockpot Rouladen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 6
Crockpot Rouladen is a delicious and hearty German dish that will satisfy your hunger cravings with its rich flavors
in Beef

Prep

30 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs round steaks
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 package baby carrots
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon flour
salt
ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
550
Sugar
5g
Fat
32g
Rouladen is a traditional German dish with origins dating back to the reign of the Holy Roman Empire. The dish features thinly sliced and pounded beef round steaks that are rolled up with mustard, bacon, onions, and pickles, then cooked slowly. Enjoyed widely in Germany and other Western European countries, the dish is famous for its savory and hearty flavor. In this recipe, we use the crockpot method to create tender beef with a rich blend of flavors in the gravy. Served with baby carrots, this delicious and comforting dish is perfect for any time of the year.

Instructions

1.Cut the round steaks into thin slices and tenderize them with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
2.Spread mustard on each steak and then place a slice of bacon, some onion, and a piece of pickle on top.
3.Roll up each steak and secure it with a toothpick.
4.Dip each rolled steak in flour until coated.
5.In a large skillet, melt butter and then brown each rolled steak.
6.Transfer the browned steak rolls to a crockpot and add baby carrots and beef stock.
7.Cook on low for 8 hours.
8.Once cooking is complete, remove the steak rolls from the crockpot and set aside.
9.Combine sour cream and flour in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
10.Gradually add this mixture to the juices in the crockpot, while stirring constantly.
11.Let the mixture thicken for a few minutes to create a gravy.
12.Serve the steak rolls hot with the gravy poured over them.

PROS

The blend of mustard, bacon, onion, and pickles with the beef steaks creates a savory and hearty flavor for a satisfying meal.

The crockpot method ensures that the meat is tender with rich flavor.

The dish contains several vegetables, making it a nutritious meal.

CONS

The dish can be fairly labor-intensive to prepare, as it requires many steps.

The calorie and fat content of the dish are relatively high due to the steak and bacon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish contains a good amount of protein and healthy vegetables, making it a balanced and nutritious choice.
The beef contains heme iron, which is easily absorbed by the body and is important for blood health.
The dish also includes pickles, which are fermented and can aid in improving gut health.

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