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Authentic Austrian Beef Roulades

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Authentic Austrian beef roulades made with thin beef slices rolled with bacon, pickled gherkins, herbs, and mustard, then braised in a rich red wine and vegetable sauce. A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or traditional celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 6 beef escalopes (thinly sliced beef)
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 oz whipped cream
  • 2 tbsp tarragon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 4 pickled gherkins, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 16 oz beef broth
  • 3 oz port wine
  • 8 oz red wine
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 5 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 bulb celery, chopped
  • 1 leek, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Lay out beef escalopes and season with salt and pepper. Spread a layer of tarragon mustard on each slice. Add a slice of bacon, sliced gherkin, and a pinch of rosemary.
  2. Roll the beef slices tightly into roulades and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  3. In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Brown the roulades on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining butter to the same pan. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and leek until softened (5–7 minutes). Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  5. Pour in red wine, port wine, and beef broth. Add bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return roulades to the pan. Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
  7. Remove roulades and discard toothpicks or twine. Stir in parsley and whipped cream to finish the sauce. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve roulades with the sauce over mashed potatoes, bread, or dumplings.

Notes

  • Use high-quality beef for best flavor and tenderness.
  • The sauce can be blended and strained for a smoother consistency if desired.
  • Roulades can be prepared in advance and reheated for serving.
  • Serve with traditional sides like mashed potatoes, spätzle, or rustic bread.

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