Savory Slow-Cooked Rouladen with Carrots
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Savory Slow-Cooked Rouladen with Carrots recipe. Inspired by traditional German cuisine, this dish features tender rounds of beef stuffed with a savory mixture of bacon, onions, and pickles. Slow-cooked to perfection, the rouladen yield exquisite tenderness while infusing the carrots with flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress and warm the hearts of all who share it.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Round Steaks
1.5 lbs (Cut into 6 equal portions)
Stone Ground Mustard
1/4 cup (Spread on each piece of beef)
Bacon
6 slices (Cooked until crispy and crumbled)
Onions
2 (Chopped)
Dill Pickle Spears
4 (Chopped)
All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup (For dredging the beef rolls)
Butter
3 tablespoons (Melted)
Baby Carrots
1 (16-ounce) package (Layered in the slow cooker)
Beef Stock
1 cup (Poured over the beef and carrots)
Sour Cream
1/2 cup (Mixed with flour)
All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon (Mixed with sour cream)
Salt
To taste
Ground Black Pepper
To taste
Instructions
1
Begin by cutting the round steak into 6 equal portions. Place each portion between two layers of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/4".
2
Spread a generous layer of stone-ground mustard on each portion of beef and set aside.
3
Layer the baby carrots in the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
4
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Using the remaining bacon grease in the skillet, add the chopped onions and sauté until they are tender, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
5
Stir the chopped dill pickles into the bowl with the onions and crumble in the cooked bacon. Mix well and then divide this filling evenly among the beef portions. Carefully roll each piece around the filling and secure tightly with kitchen twine. Dredge the rolls in flour, shaking off the excess.
6
In the same skillet, melt the butter in any remaining bacon grease. Brown each beef roll for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once browned, transfer the beef rolls onto the layer of carrots in the slow cooker.
7
Pour the beef stock over the beef rolls and carrots. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 6-7 hours, or until the beef is very tender and the carrots are fork-tender.
8
Once cooked, carefully remove the beef rolls with tongs and take off the kitchen twine. Use a slotted spoon to remove the carrots.
9
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and flour, stirring until well blended. Pour this mixture into the remaining liquid in the slow cooker and stir thoroughly.
10
Increase the heat to high and return the beef and carrots to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Slow-Cooked Rouladen?
It is a traditional German-inspired dish featuring tender beef rounds stuffed with a savory mixture of bacon, onions, and pickles, then slow-cooked with carrots.
What cut of beef is used for this recipe?
This recipe uses 1.5 lbs of round steaks cut into 6 equal portions.
How thin should the beef portions be pounded?
The beef portions should be pounded to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
What type of mustard is recommended?
The recipe calls for stone-ground mustard to be spread generously on each beef portion.
What goes into the Rouladen filling?
The filling consists of a mixture of crispy crumbled bacon, sauteed onions, and chopped dill pickles.
How do I prepare the carrots?
Layer a 16-ounce package of baby carrots in the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
How long should I cook the onions?
The chopped onions should be sauteed in bacon grease for approximately 5 minutes until tender.
How are the beef rolls held together during cooking?
Each beef roll should be secured tightly with kitchen twine before browning.
What is the purpose of dredging the beef in flour?
Dredging the beef rolls in flour before browning helps create a golden crust and contributes to the final sauce consistency.
How long should the beef rolls be browned?
Brown each beef roll for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
What size slow cooker is needed for this recipe?
A 5 to 6 quart slow cooker is recommended for this dish.
What liquid is used for slow cooking?
One cup of beef stock is poured over the beef rolls and carrots in the slow cooker.
How long does the Rouladen cook in the slow cooker?
Cook the Rouladen on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours.
How do I know when the Rouladen is finished cooking?
The beef should be very tender and the carrots should be fork-tender after 6 to 7 hours.
What is the base of the creamy sauce?
The sauce is made by combining sour cream and flour with the remaining cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
When should the kitchen twine be removed?
Carefully remove the kitchen twine with tongs after the beef rolls have finished cooking.
How much bacon is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled.
How many onions are needed?
Two onions are chopped and sauteed for the filling.
What kind of pickles are used?
The recipe uses 4 chopped dill pickle spears.
How is the sauce thickened?
Mix 1/2 cup of sour cream with 1 tablespoon of flour, add it to the slow cooker, and cook on high for 10-20 minutes.
Is the beef browned in butter?
Yes, 3 tablespoons of butter are melted in the remaining bacon grease to brown the beef rolls.
Can I use a meat mallet for the beef?
Yes, a meat mallet or a rolling pin can be used to flatten the round steak portions.
Should I season the dish with salt and pepper?
Yes, season with salt and ground black pepper to taste before serving hot.
What is the first step in assembling the rolls?
Start by spreading a layer of stone-ground mustard on the pounded beef portions.
How many portions does this recipe make?
The recipe is designed to make 6 equal portions.
Can the slow cooker be set to high?
The main cooking is done on low, but the heat is increased to high at the end to thicken the sauce.
Do I need to drain the bacon?
Yes, after cooking the bacon until crispy, remove it and drain it on paper towels.
How are the carrots removed from the pot?
Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the carrots once they are tender.
What is the final cooking step?
Return the beef and carrots to the pot with the sour cream mixture and cook for 10-20 minutes on high.
Is this recipe suitable for family gatherings?
Yes, this comforting dish is specifically described as perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.