Rouladen
This traditional German Rouladen recipe features tender sirloin rolled with spicy brown mustard, onion, and dill pickle, then seared and simmered until rich and flavorful. Finished with a savory beef gravy, this classic comfort dish delivers deep, layered flavor using simple ingredients and time-honored technique, making it perfect for a satisfying homemade main course.
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Equipment
- Meat mallet
Ingredients
- 6 6oz Sirloin steaks
- 3 tsp Sea salt
- 2 tsp Black pepper
- 6 tbsp Spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 Yellow onion, sliced
- 6 Dill pickle spears
- Avocado oil
Gravy
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Pound the sirloin steaks to 1/2 inch thickness with a meat mallet.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
- Spread one tbsp of mustard onto each steak.
- Place 3-4 slices of onion and one pickle spear in the center of the steaks. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks or cooking twine.
- Heat 2 tbsp of avocado oil a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Sear the steak rolls in the hot skillet on all sides.
- Remove the steaks to a plate to prepare the gravy in the skillet.
- Turn the skillet down to medium heat and add 2 tbsp of butter.
- Whisk in the flour and stir for 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly add the beef broth, whisking until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the beef rolls back into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½ hours. Turn the rolls occasionally while it braises.
- When ready to serve, remove the rolls to a serving plate and turn the heat up to medium on the remaining liquid. Add a flour slurry (2tbsp of flour mixed with 1 tbsp of water) and whisk continuously to thicken the gravy. Pour the gravy over the rolls and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 620kcal
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