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
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: Lean beef round, 8 slices selected and pounded; Sauerkraut, 1 cup drained; Dijon Mustard, 4 tablespoons None; Bacon, 8 strips None; Dill Pickles, 4 cut into thin spears; Onion, 1 finely chopped; Red cabbage, 1 shredded; Caraway seeds, 2 teaspoons None; Beef broth, 1.5 cups None; Sour cream, 1/2 cup None; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; Salt and pepper, to taste None; Rosemary, for garnish None; Flat-leaf parsley, for garnish None

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style German

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily Recipe: December 05, 2023

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.

Additional

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!