Beef Rouladen

An old family recipe from Grandma Wolfe’s German side. The recipe is so old that exact measures for some of the ingredients are unknown.

It is suggested to serve this meal with Spatzel and red cabbage.

Yields: 1 loaf

Preparation time: Unknown

Cooking time: Unknown

Ingredients

  • Very thinly sliced beef (as many slices as you need to make each rouladen)
  • Sharp mustard
  • Sliced onions
  • Bacon (1 slice per rouladen)
  • Dill pickle slices
  • 1 cup red wine
  • Water

Directions

  • Brown bacon slices until crisp. Save bacon grease when finished.
  • Spread mustard on each beef slice.
  • Cut onion pieces and place some on each slice.
  • Add cooked bacon on top, with a slice of dill pickle.
  • Roll up each filled slice and tie with a cord.
  • Brown each rolled slice in bacon fat.
  • Add some water and about 1 cup of red wine to the gravy.
  • Place Rouladens in a roasting pan or corningware.
  • Bake just before serving for about 30 mintues at 350 degrees. The rouladen can be made earlier in the day and saved until ready to serve.