Zrazy Zawijane (Polish Beef Rolls with Bacon and Gherkin)
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Ingredients
- 700 g beef braising steak
- 8 smoked streaky bacon
- 4 gherkins
- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 onion
- 150 g mushrooms
- 450 ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp plain flour
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 457 kcal
- Protein
- 45.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 8.5 g
- of which sugars
- 3.8 g
- Fat
- 26.6 g
- of which saturates
- 9.9 g
- Fibre
- 1.8 g
- Salt
- 3.14 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Bash the beef braising steak into 8 thin slices and season.
- 2
Spread each slice with wholegrain mustard, then lay a rasher of bacon and a quarter gherkin along one edge. Roll up tightly and secure with cocktail sticks.
- 3
Brown the rolls on all sides in a flameproof casserole, about 6-8 minutes, then remove.
- 4
Fry the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms in the same pot for 5 minutes, then stir in the flour and gradually whisk in the beef stock.
- 5
Return the rolls to the pot, cover and simmer for 60-65 minutes until the beef is tender.
- 6
Remove the cocktail sticks and serve with the sauce spooned over.

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