GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN

German Beef Rouladen image

Until I entered kindergarten, we spoke German in our home and kept many old-world customs. We always enjoyed the food of our family's homeland. Mom usually prepared this for my birthday dinner. -Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 pounds beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips
3 whole dill pickles, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, optional
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

Cut steak into six serving-size pieces; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place a bacon strip down the center of each piece; arrange a pickle half on one edge. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Add the water, onion, parsley and bouillon if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , For gravy, skim fat from drippings. Combine the flour, water and browning sauce if desired; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 54g protein.