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Beef Rouladen

Thin beef rolls stuffed with mustard, bacon, and onion, seared and finished in the oven. A German weeknight classic that tastes like Sunday dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
42g
Beef Rouladen
comfortheartygermanbeeftenderjuicyweeknightcomfort-food-night

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Chop bacon and onion finely, then cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crispy, about 4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir onion into bacon, cooking 2 minutes until softened. Spread 1 tbsp mustard on each beef slice, then divide bacon-onion among them.

  3. Step 3

    Roll each slice tightly and secure with a toothpick. Increase skillet heat to medium-high, then sear rolls 90 seconds per side without moving.

  4. Step 4

    Pour broth and tomato paste around (not over) the rolls, stirring to combine. Transfer skillet to the oven for 10 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from oven. Scatter parsley on top and serve the rolls with pan sauce spooned over.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • toothpicks

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