Irresistibly Tender German Beef (Print-Friendly Version)

Savor beef rouladen, featuring tender steak, smoky bacon, pickles, and onions in a rich, homey dish.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

01 - 450 g beef flank steak, thinly sliced

02 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon

03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped

04 - 4 slices dill or sweet pickles, as preferred

05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

06 - 240 ml beef broth, preferably homemade

07 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

08 - 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

10 - 2 bay leaves, removed before serving

01 - Position the beef flank slices on a cutting board and gently pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet.

02 - Spread a thin, even layer of Dijon mustard over each slice of beef.

03 - Arrange a slice of bacon, some chopped onion, and one pickle slice along one edge of each beef piece.

04 - Tightly roll the beef beginning at the edge with the filling, then secure each roulade with kitchen twine or toothpicks.

05 - Activate the 'Sauté' setting on the Instant Pot. Sear the rolled beef parcels on all sides until well-browned.

06 - Pour in beef broth, then sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and add bay leaves to the pot.

07 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to 'Manual' mode for 35 minutes on high pressure.

08 - Perform a quick release once cooking is complete. Remove bay leaves, slice rouladen, and serve hot.

01 - For the most authentic experience, accompany with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

02 - Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.