Golden-brown cylinders of stuffed beef, speckled with caraway seeds and garnished with sprigs of rosemary. Underneath, a bed of red cabbage infused with a deep purple hue, and surrounding them, delicate pools of the tangy mustard cream sauce. The plate is accented with a sprinkling of fresh flat-leaf parsley for a pop of vibrant green.

Krampusnacht Sauerkraut Rouladen

Name: Krampusnacht Sauerkraut Rouladen
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 8 slices Lean beef round selected and pounded; 1 cup Sauerkraut drained; 4 tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 8 strips Bacon; 4 Dill Pickles cut into thin spears; 1 Onion finely chopped; 1 Red cabbage shredded; 2 teaspoons Caraway seeds; 1.5 cups Beef broth; 1/2 cup Sour cream; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; to taste Salt and pepper; for garnish Rosemary; for garnish Flat-leaf parsley

Bavarian beef rolls stuffed with sauerkraut and mustard.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style German

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily recipe · December 05, 2023

A little about this dish

In honor of Krampusnacht, indulge in the robust flavors of Central Europe with this splendid dish – Sauerkraut Rouladen. Rouladen - Beef rolls stuffed with mustard, bacon, pickles, and onions - are a traditional German dish, typically served during the cooler months. In this unique twist to the original recipe, sauerkraut adds a tangy punch that enhances the savory nature of this dish, creating an amalgamation of flavors that's hard to resist.

Ingredients (for 4)

Lean beef round — 8 slices — selected and pounded
Sauerkraut — 1 cup — drained
Dijon mustard — 4 tablespoons
Bacon — 8 strips
Dill pickles — 4 — cut into thin spears
Onion — 1 — finely chopped
Red cabbage — 1 — shredded
Caraway seeds — 2 teaspoons
Beef broth — 1.5 cups
Sour cream — 1/2 cup
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper — to taste
Rosemary — for garnish
Flat-leaf parsley — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥩🥣🥓

Smoothly spread Dijon mustard over each slice of beef, then top each with sauerkraut, a strip of bacon, a pickle spear, and a sprinkling of onions.
Step 2 — 🧵😁

Roll up each beef slice tightly and secure with twine or toothpicks to ensure the filling stays intact.
Step 3 — 🍳💥🔥

Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the beef rolls on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Step 4 — 🍳🥬🥘

In the same pan, cook red cabbage with caraway seeds until softened, then create a bed of the cabbage at the bottom of a roasting pan.
Step 5 — 🥩🍲🔥

Place the beef rolls on top of the cabbage, pour the beef broth over top, and roast for 1 hour at 325 degrees Fahrenheit/165 degrees Celsius.
Step 6 — 🥩🛌🥄

Remove the beef rolls and let them rest. Mix a few tablespoons of the pan juices with the sour cream to make a sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 7 — 🍽️🥬🎉

To complete, serve the beef rolls on a bed of the cabbage, drizzled with the cream sauce, and garnished with parsley and rosemary.

A final fox tip

This recipe is easily adaptable for larger gatherings. For a fun family cooking activity, kids can help prepare the beef rolls. Don't forget to pair this rich main course with a refreshing German beer to complete the Krampusnacht experience!