Rouladen (beef roll ups)

This is an old fashioned German recipe that my family enjoys. It has been passed down from my mother who is from Germany, try it you will love it.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4 -6  thinly sliced  steak (some grocery stores will call it rouladen)
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 8 -12  slices  uncooked bacon, chopped (smoked bacon may be substituted)
•  pickle, chopped (opptional)
•  dry mustard
•  salt
•  pepper
•  garlic
• 2 -3  beef bouillon cubes

Directions

1. Pound steaks ,if necessary, to thin them out. Season with garlic, salt, pepper and mustard to your liking. Place chopped bacon, onions, and pickles down the center of the steaks and roll up. Tie with string.
2. In large pot brown in vegetable oil, then add beef boullion and cover with water, let simmer for at least 3 hours. Add more water, if necessary, to keep them covered.
3. Remove rouladen from pot and thicken liquid to make gravy. Season to taste. Return meat to pot and heat through.
4. Serve with mashed potatoes or potato dumplings.