{"id":"rinderrouladen_15005b1330","slug":"traditional-rinderrouladen","title":"Traditional Rinderrouladen","description":"A classic German comfort dish featuring thin beef slices rolled around a savory filling of mustard, smoky bacon, pickles, and onions, slow-braised in a rich red wine gravy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":120,"totalMinutes":150,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 thin slices of beef (top round)","name":"Beef Sirloin","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"top round or silverside","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 tablespoons Dijon mustard","name":"Dijon Mustard","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"smooth","notes":"Dijon or spicy German mustard","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"8 slices of smoky bacon","name":"Bacon","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"strips","notes":"smoky","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 large gherkins","name":"Pickle","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole or sliced","notes":"German gherkins preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"yellow onions","group":"Filling & Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"500 ml beef stock","name":"Beef Stock","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"250 ml dry red wine","name":"Red Wine","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"dry red wine","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 carrots, diced","name":"Carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 stalk celery, diced","name":"Celery","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tablespoons butter","name":"Butter","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"","group":"Cooking","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt and pepper to taste","name":"Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Lay the beef slices flat and season lightly with salt and pepper. Spread a generous tablespoon of mustard onto each slice.","group":"Preparation","title":"Lay the beef slices flat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place two slices of bacon on each beef piece, followed by half an onion (finely chopped) and one gherkin.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place two slices of bacon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Roll up the beef slices tightly, tucking in the sides to keep the filling inside. Secure each roll with kitchen twine or skewers.","group":"Preparation","title":"Roll up the beef slices tightly, tucking","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the rouladen on all sides until well browned, then remove from the pot and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In the same pot, sauté the remaining onion, diced carrots, and celery until softened. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.","group":"Cooking","title":"In the same pot, sauté the remaining onion, diced carrots, and celery","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the beef stock and return the rouladen to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for about 90 to 120 minutes until the meat is tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the beef stock and return the rouladen","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Once done, remove the rouladen. Strain the sauce through a sieve if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry if a thicker gravy is preferred.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the rouladen","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Classic Rinderrouladen are best served with red cabbage and potato dumplings or boiled potatoes to soak up the delicious gravy.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["German"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise","sear","saute"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Kitchen twine","Vegetable peeler","Sieve"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["mustard","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"rouladen","note":"One large roulade per person"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Rouladen taste even better the next day as the flavors develop. Reheat gently in the gravy."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container completely covered by the gravy to prevent the meat from drying out.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly in a saucepan over medium-low heat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frinderrouladen_15005b1330%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=132eda12-9e27-4bb2-8c95-49013e031e2a","imageAlt":"Traditional Rinderrouladen — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","german","traditional","braised","slow cook","savory","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Rinderrouladen","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:48:20.388Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:48:20.388Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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