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Polish Rolada Śląska, Silesian Roulade

Silesia's iconic Sunday roulade, its rich gravy the true centerpiece of the plate.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 thin slices beef top round about 5 oz each
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 onion thinly sliced, plus 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 dill pickles cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 juniper berries
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Kitchen string or toothpicks

Instructions

  • Pound beef slices to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread mustard on each slice, then layer with bacon, sliced onion, and pickle strips.
  • Roll tightly and secure with kitchen string or toothpicks.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the rolls on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Add diced onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Return rolls to the pot, add broth, bay leaves, and juniper berries.
  • Cover and braise 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes until fork-tender.
  • Remove rolls, reduce the liquid uncovered if needed, then remove string and serve with the gravy spooned over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 1g
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