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Rinderroulade (Beef Roulades)
Rinderroulade (Beef Roulades) reads umami 9.3, richness 8.1 and salinity 6.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 10.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 9.3 · Richness 8.1 · Salinity 6.1 · Smoke 3.7 · Sourness 3.5 · Sweetness 3.2 · Fruity 2.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.5 · Allium 2.4 · Earthy 2.1 · Floral 1.8 · Bitterness 1.8 · Marine & Briny 1.5 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (13)
- 4 thin beef round
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 strips smoked bacon
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 4 cornichons
- toothpicks
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Time & effort: about 45 min · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 166.2 kcal, 9.5 g protein, 8.2 g fat, 11.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Lay beef slices flat, spread with mustard, and top each with bacon, onion, and a cornichon, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Brown the roulades on all sides in hot oil, then remove and sauté the vegetables in the same pot.
- Add tomato paste, wine, and broth, return the roulades, cover, and braise at low heat for 90 minutes.
- Strain and reduce the braising liquid into a rich sauce and serve with red cabbage and dumplings.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Red Wine Braised Beef Stew — French
- Beef Bourguignon — French
- Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole — American
- Beef Potjiekos — South African · Boerekos
- Tochitură Moldovenească (Moldavian Pork Stew with Mămăligă, Egg and Telemea) — Romanian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.