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Rouladen

beef rolls; rolled stuffed beef slices

noun roo-LAH-den Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Origin: from French 'roulade'

Usage Note

Rouladen (singular Roulade) are thin slices of beef spread with mustard, bacon, onion, and pickle, then rolled and braised slowly. They are a classic German Sunday lunch, typically served with Klöße and Rotkohl.

Examples

"Die Rouladen werden mit Senf bestrichen und dann fest gerollt."

Natural Translation

The beef rolls are spread with mustard and then rolled up tightly.

Literal Translation

The beef-rolls are with mustard brushed and then firmly rolled.

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