The quintessential German dish, beef rouladen is a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds and evokes a sense of culinary nostalgia. This classic dish, a symphony of flavors, is traditionally made by painstakingly rolling thinly sliced beef around a savory filling of bacon, onions, pickles, and mustard. While the traditional method requires hours of meticulous preparation and cooking, this article presents an alternative approach to achieving that same delectable rouladen experience in the convenience of a crock pot or slow cooker. This modern adaptation offers a delightful balance of traditional flavors and contemporary convenience, allowing home cooks to indulge in this hearty German dish with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GERMAN BEEF ROAST (ROULADEN FLAVOR) IN CROCK POT/SLOW COOKER
Melt in your mouth tender beef rump roast and gravy, made with ease in the crock pot/slow cooker. Savory German Rouladen flavor without all the work.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Meat
Time 8h30m
Yield 1 beef roast, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In dutch oven over medium-low heat, saute the finely chopped onion and bacon together until bacon is translucent but not brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Into bottom of a 6-quart crock pot or slow cooker, place the beef rump roast.
- Pour in the (undiluted) can of beef broth and the dill pickle juice.
- Over the top of the roast evenly spread the mustard and finely chopped dill pickles (or dill pickle relish). Dot with the whole bay leaves and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Top roast with the sauteed onions and bacon.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until tender. Remove meat, and strain juices to make gravy (see to make gravy below).
- TO MAKE GRAVY:.
- Strain juices from roast through a fine mesh strainer into a sauce pan or dutch oven.
- Make a slurry in a 2 cup glass measuring cup using a fork to whisk together 1 cup cold water and 1/2 cup flour, until smooth. Pour the slurry all at once into the pan of juices.
- Using a wire whisk and whisking all the while, bring the gravy mixture to a boil over medium-high; then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook and whisk another 5 minutes (gravy wil thcken more as it cools).
- P.S. Good sides are green beans (Gruene bohnen), sweet and sour red cabbage (Rotkohl), and boiled or mashed potatoes topped with fresh snipped parsley. Guten appetit!
GERMAN-STYLE BEEF ROAST FOR THE CROCK POT
Red wine or beef broth, chopped dill pickles, and zesty mustard set this succulent beef pot roast apart from the rest. The cooking time makes it just right to set in the morning and have dinner ready when you get home.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Roast Beef
Time 8h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim fat from meat.
- If necessary, cut roast to fit into a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.
- In a large skillet brown the meat on all sides in hot oil and drain fat.
- In the cooker, combine the carrots, onions, celery, and pickles.
- Place the meat on top of vegetables.
- In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup red wine, the mustard, pepper, cloves, and bay leaves.
- Pour over meat and vegetables in cooker.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove the meat from the cooker and place on a serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
- FOR GRAVY:.
- Transfer vegetables and cooking liquid to a 2-quart saucepan.
- Skim fat and discard bay leaves.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour and the 2 tablespoons wine. Stir into the mixture in saucepan.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve with vegetables, gravy, and hot cooked spaetzle.
- If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 227.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.1
GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN
This is another great German recipe that reminds me of my mom's wonderful cooking. Enjoy this unique and delicious dish!
Provided by DebbyO
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon mustard over one side of each piece of meat. Sprinkle the onion, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the steaks. Lay one slice of bacon on each piece. Roll the steaks jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meat on all sides until browned. Add the beef broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the meat rolls. Strain the broth mixture and return liquid to the skillet. Whisk together the cornstarch and 1 cup of water. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring continually until the sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the sour cream. Return rolls to the sauce; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1132.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GERMAN BEEF ROULADEN
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
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.
SLOW COOKER BEEF POT ROAST
The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braising. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 6h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.
- Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
- Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the heat.
- Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.
- Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
- Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 57.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 602.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
GRAMPA'S GERMAN-STYLE POT ROAST
Grampa was of German heritage and loved the Old-World recipes given to him by his mother. I made a few changes so I could prepare this dish in the slow cooker and give it a slightly updated flavor. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, place potatoes, carrots, sauerkraut and pickles in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Mix paprika, allspice, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Brown roast in drippings over medium heat. Transfer to slow cooker. Add onions and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beer and mustard; pour over meat. Crumble bacon; add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Remove roast; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and juices; skim fat. Return reserved vegetables and cooking juices to slow cooker. Stir in sour cream; heat through. Serve with roast; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 926mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: A lean and tender cut, such as top round or rump roast, is best for rouladen.
- Pound the beef thinly: This will help the meat cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the filling.
- Use a variety of fillings: Popular fillings for rouladen include bacon, onions, pickles, and mustard. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots or celery, to the filling.
- Roll the rouladen tightly: This will help keep the filling inside the meat as it cooks.
- Brown the rouladen before cooking: This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Cook the rouladen in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours: This will allow the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the rouladen with mashed potatoes, gravy, and sauerkraut: This is a classic German side dish.
Conclusion:
Rouladen is a delicious and easy-to-make German dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. Experiment with different variations of rouladen to find your favorite way to enjoy this classic dish.
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