German Beef Roulade

Directions

1. 1
   With meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten meat to approximately a 10x8 inch rectangle.
2. 2
   Spread mustard over meat.
3. 3
   In large skillet, over medium high heat, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; pour off fat, reserving 1/4 cup.
4. 4
   Spread bacon mixture over meat; sprinkle with pickle.
5. 5
   Roll up meat from short end; secure with string.
6. 6
   In large skillet over medium high heat, brown beef roll in reserved fat.
7. 7
   Place in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
8. 8
   Stir flour into fat in skillet until smooth; gradually stir in beef broth.
9. 9
   Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
10. 10
    Pour sauce over beef roll.
11. 11
    Cover, bake in 325F (160C) oven for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
12. 12
    Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
13. 13
    Skim fat from sauce; strain and serve with meat.