Rouladen Recipe German Rouladen Made In The Air Fryer

I know I make a lot of recipes from all over the world. I feel like the best way to live, is to experience all the good that the world has to offer us–and food is definitely part of the good that the world offers us. I may deviate while cooking these recipes and not always go the traditional route, as I did with this German Rouladen, however, the concept of the recipe is still the same even if the way I go about it is a little different than what tradition calls for. I love knowing where food comes from and how it was created in the first place. Sometimes, knowing the origin of the food will help you understand even more about why or how the recipe is made the way the way it is. This German Rouladen is a delicious dish that’s a must-try. Especially if you enjoy trying deviations from traditional recipes.

Why You’ll Love This German Rouladen

Fast. Make this rouladen recipe in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer. Easy. Make the sauce, prepare the rouladen, air fry, and serve!Low Carb. Only 8 net carbs per serving.Flavorful. Between the bacon and the delicious sauce, your tastebuds will be singing for joy.

I mean, beef, bacon, and other yummies rolled up into a cute little package—how could you resist?

What Makes This Recipe So Easy?

A typical rouladen involves a long, slow braise. This version gives you an entirely new dish, albeit with the same ingredients. It’s a great example of how you can change the taste of foods entirely, just by changing how you cook them. There is no braising in my recipe. It’s all air fried and cooked quickly. Given that, I am sure some of you will question whether I should even legitimately call this a rouladen, much less a German Rouladen. But yes. I think I will, just because it’s at least a name and a concept that’s familiar to many of us. I like to make things easy for all of us. So unlike traditional recipes, I also don’t pound that meat at all for this German Rouladen.

What Is Rouladen?

The word “rouladen” is just French for “to roll.” In other words, German Rouladen literally translates into German roll. The origin of this dish is unknown but, it’s always used a cheaper slice of beef and included onions, bacon, mustard, and pickles-almost like steak roll sandwich. However, I have adjusted mine to a different version, so not all of these ingredients are used but, it still tastes absolutely delicious and I think you’ll love it.

What Cut Of Meat Is A Rouladen?

Traditionally you would use thin slices of top round roast. Since I use flank steak for many of my other recipes, I tend to keep it in my refrigerator. So, for my rendition of German rouladen I used flank steak.

Ingredients You’ll Need

While this list of ingredients may seem daunting at first glance, most of them are kitchen staples. Even if you have to run out and grab a few extra things to make this dish, I guarantee the flavor will make up for any inconvenience this may be.

For the Sauce

OilOnionSour creamTomato PasteDill PicklesChopped Parsley

For the Steak

Flank steakDijon mustardGround Black PepperBaconChopped Parsley

How To Make Rouladen

What Do You Serve With Rouladen?

When trying to find something to serve with this rouladen recipe, your possibilities are virtually endless. It’s a flavorful protein that pairs well with so many things. Here are a few of my favorite things to serve with it:

Keto Broccoli SaladAir Fryer Baked PotatoesAir Fryer Corn On The CobCheesy PotatoesRoasted Ratatouille

How Long Does It Last?

If this seems like a large meal for the number of people you have to feed, don’t worry! This rouladen recipe reheats easily without sacrificing flavor or texture. For best results reheat any leftovers in the air fryer within 3-5 days.

Want More Delicious German Recipes?

Check out my Instant Pot Sauerbraten. Typically this dish takes hours to make, but thanks to your handy dandy instant pot it’s done in about an hour! Another delicious German recipe of mine is my Instant Pot Sauerkraut Soup recipe! It’s delightfully filling, gluten-free, and really easy to make! If you’re looking for more great German recipes, check out my Instant Pot German Red Cabbage or German Currywurst.

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