Zrazy Zawijane (Beef Roulades)

• Beef 600g
• Pickled cucumber 3
• Onion 2
• Beef broth 500ml
• Tomato paste 2 tbsp
• Flour 1 tbsp
• Butter 30g
• Salt 1 tsp

How to Make It

• 1

  Pound 600g of beef slices until thin using a meat mallet, ensuring an even thickness of 5mm.

• 2

  Chop 3 pickled cucumbers and 2 onions into thin strips for the filling.

• 3

  Lay out the beef, sprinkle with salt, place the pickle and onion strips in the center, and roll tightly.

• 4

  Secure each roll with a kitchen toothpick to ensure it holds its shape during cooking.

• 5

  Melt 30g of butter in a large skillet and sear the rolls over high heat until browned, about 5 minutes total.

• 6

  Whisk 1 tablespoon of flour into 500ml of beef broth, then add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.

• 7

  Pour the mixture into the skillet, reduce to low heat, cover, and braise for 60 minutes until the meat is fork-tender.

• 8

  Remove the toothpicks before serving and spoon the rich gravy over the meat.