Zrazy Zawijane (Polish Beef Rolls)
Thin beef cutlets wrapped around a savory filling of mushrooms, onions, and herbs, then braised in tomato-based sauce until tender. A classic Polish comfort dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in under an hour.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place beef slices between plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet until 1/8 inch thick.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté mushrooms and diced onion until golden and dry, ~8 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in dill. Season filling with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
Lay beef flat. Spoon 2–3 tbsp filling across the center of each slice.
Step 5
Roll tightly from one short end, folding in the sides. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
Step 6
Season rolls with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Step 7
Sear rolls in batches without moving until browned on two sides, ~3 min per side. Set aside.
Step 8
Whisk tomato paste into beef broth. Pour over rolls. Cover and simmer 25 minutes.
Step 9
Stir in sour cream until smooth. Simmer uncovered 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 10
Serve rolls with braising sauce spooned over. Serve with egg noodles or crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet
- plastic wrap
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- toothpicks
- whisk
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