Rouladen

This dish reminds me of  my mom and grandmother. Every time I make it, it brings back memories of family gatherings and good times. It is a little time consuming but well worth it.

Ingredients

salt

pepper
paprika

bacon

1-2 onions, chopped

very thin cut beef top round steak

about 2 Tablespoon oil

Gravy

cornstarch

vegetable broth
water

Step 1

sprinkle both sides of meat with salt, pepper

and paprika

Step 2

sprinkle chopped onions over meat.

Probably about 1/2 cup depending on size of meat.

Step 3

Place slices of bacon on top of onion. you will

probably use 2 strips for 1 slice of meat.

Step 4

Roll up meat. Onions may spill out. You can try stuffing them back in  but don't worry if some are left out.  

You need a set if these for the next step.These things

are wonderful.They look like normal

rubber bands but they are made especially for cooking

and baking. I discovered those in the  grocery store one

 day and they work great. A real time saver.

I would definitely recommend them.

Here is a close up of some of them . You can't tell

them apart from real rubber bands at first glance.

However, if you can't find them yarn will work as well.

It just takes more time and effort and is real messy to

work with.

Step 5

Take rubber bands and secure meat so it won't
unravel when cooked.
If you use yarn you have to wrap it around the meat like a T
several times and tie a knot when finished.

Step 6

 Heat oil in pan. When it is hot add the rolls.

Step 7



Brown on both sides.



Step 8

Add water until rolls are covered.
Bring to a boil.

Step 9

Cover pot and reduce heat  to simmer.

Cook until meat is done.

Step 10

When meat is tender, remove Rouladen

from pot.


Step 11

Remove Rubber bands

Step 12

Make gravy.
Add about 3 tablespoon of cornstarch in coffee cup.

Step 13

Add just enough water to coffee cup to stir
cornstarch until smooth.

Step 14

Add water to meat juice and bring to a boil.
Add cornstarch water to boiling water.
Stir until smooth and gravy is thickening.

Step 15



Season to taste with vegetable broth.

Step 16

Put meat roll onto plate and cover with gravy.
I like to serve potato dumblings and wirsing with the Rouladen.
I will show you potato dumblings below.
Please see the recipe for Wirsing.



Bon Appetite!!!

Kay

Potato Dumblings


You can buy this mix in the store.
Simply follow the directions.

Pour 3 cups of water in a bowl.

Stir in mix until smooth and let stand for
about 10 minutes until mix is thick .

Fill large pot with water and add about 2 teaspoon
of salt.

 

In the meantime form balls or oval shapes out
of mixture. Dough handles better if you wet your
hands

Drop dough balls into boiling water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Remove from water and serve hot.






Tip: If you have leftover potato dumplings the next day. Chop up some bacon and fry. Add chopped onion and sliced up potato dumplings.Fry. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Delicious!!!