If you’re looking for a meal that is both comforting and healthy, you can’t go wrong with paleo beef rouladen. This classic German dish consists of tender beef that is rolled up with a flavorful filling and slow-cooked until it is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
The best part? This dish is both paleo and AIP-friendly, making it a great option for those who are looking to eat clean and nourishing meals. The ingredients used in this recipe are compliant with both diets, and the flavors are bold and delicious
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Paleo Beef Rolls
One of the great things about beef rouladen is that it is a versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways. For a traditional German-style meal, serve the rouladen with roasted potatoes and red cabbage. Of course, everything is better with these paleo mashed potatoes. Alternatively, you could serve it with a side of cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a lower-carb option. To add more nutrients to the dish, serve with this sauteed zucchini and carrot dish.
If you’re looking for a way to switch things up, try adding some vegetables to the filling. Carrots, onions, and mushrooms are all great options that add both flavor and nutrition to the dish. You could also experiment with different seasonings, such as smoked paprika or cumin, to give the dish a unique twist.
Serves: 6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 12 slices thin beef topside or round roast
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 8 sour pickles, sliced thinly
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 12 slices bacon (uncured/sugar-free)
- ⅓ cup beef stock
- Cooking fat of choice
How to Make Paleo Rouladen
Preheat the oven to 300°F/150°C.
On a clean, flat surface, separate and lay the thinly sliced beef pieces out. On top of each piece of beef, lay a slice of bacon lengthwise in the middle.
Then, divide the onion and pickle slices over the bacon slices on top of the beef.
Once in place, spread mustard on top and then roll the rouladen. It will be open on both ends but stuffed in the middle. If needed, use toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold them in rolls.
Now, in a large skillet, heat your preferred cooking fat over medium heat. Brown the rouladens on each side, for 1 minute, then transfer into a roasting pan.
After all of the beef rouladen is in the pan, pour the beef broth into the pan, cover it, and bake for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Be careful to remove all twine or toothpicks before serving.
More Paleo Beef Recipes
If your menu needs more beef, then I have some great ideas for you. Below are a few family-favorite recipes with red meat at the center. Take a moment to check out these and bookmark the ones you like. You can also print out the recipes or pin them to Pinterest to make soon!
📖 Recipe
Paleo Beef Rouladen {AIP}
Looking for a delicious paleo-friendly meal? Try our beef rouladen recipe, made with tender beef and flavorful spices. Perfect for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 12 slices thin beef topside or round roast
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 8 sour pickles sliced thinly
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard or homemade mustard
- 12 slices bacon uncured/sugar-free
- ⅓ cup beef stock or chicken
- Cooking fat beef tallow, lard, or bacon grease
Instructions
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To begin, preheat your oven to 300°F/150°C.
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Lay the thinly sliced beef pieces out on a clean, flat surface. On top of each slice of beef, place a slice of bacon lengthwise down the center.
12 slices thin beef topside, 12 slices bacon
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Divide the onion and pickle slices between the bacon slices on top of the beef, making sure they are evenly distributed.
1 onion, 8 sour pickles
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Spread mustard over the filling, then roll up the beef slices tightly. The rouladen will be open on both ends but stuffed in the middle. If needed, use toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold them in place.
¼ cup Dijon mustard
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Heat your preferred cooking fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the rouladen on each side for about a minute, then transfer them to a roasting pan.
Cooking fat
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Once all the rouladen are in the pan, pour beef broth over them, cover the pan, and bake for one hour.
⅓ cup beef stock
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When the rouladen is finished baking, remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for five minutes before serving. Before serving, make sure to remove all twine or toothpicks from the rouladen.
Notes
- Ask your butcher to slice the beef topside thinly when purchasing.
- Use sour or fermented pickles such as Bubbie’s or Grillo’s.
- You can also spread the mustard onto the meat before laying on the bacon and vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 37gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1211mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg