
Rostbraten
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🇩🇪 German
Rostbraten is a hearty German-style pan-roasted beef dish finished with a rich, tangy pan sauce. Thin slices of seared sirloin are flavored with mustard, caramelized onions and a splash of red wine, then simmered briefly in beef stock until glossy and deeply savory. It’s elegant enough for guests yet simple to make on a weeknight.
Effort
Moderate
Difficulty
Medium
Price
10,37€/ serving
Kcal
Protein
Fiber
Method
Pat the Beef Sirloin dry and spread a thin layer of German Medium-Hot Mustard over both sides; season with Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper.
Lightly dredge each slice in All-Purpose Flour, shaking off excess to ensure an even, thin coating.
Heat a mixture of Clarified Butter and Butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the beef and sear quickly, about 1–2 minutes per side, until well browned; transfer the meat to a plate and tent loosely to keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium and add a bit more Butter if needed. Add the sliced Onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to caramelize, about 6–8 minutes.
Stir in the Tomato Paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor, then pour in the Red Wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by about half.
Pour in the Beef Stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with more Salt and Black Pepper if needed.
Mix the Cornstarch with a little cold Water to make a smooth slurry, then whisk it into the simmering sauce to thicken until glossy and slightly reduced.
Return the seared beef to the pan, spoon the sauce over the slices, and simmer gently for 2–4 minutes more until the meat reaches your desired doneness and the flavors meld. Finish with a small knob of Butter whisked in for shine and richness.
Serve the rostbraten hot with plenty of pan sauce spooned over the meat. Optional: add a final grind of Black Pepper and a light sprinkle of Salt to taste.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
CARBS
80.8g
PROTEIN
89.1g
FAT
59.1g
SUGAR
12.2g
SATURATED FAT
23.2g
FIBER
5.7g
SODIUM
4.2g
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
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For the beef (Rostbraten)
- 4 steaks ofBeef Sirloin, or Striploin (Rostbraten); about 200 g each, 2–3 cm thick
- 2 tsp German Medium-Hot Mustard
- 2 tbsp Clarified Butter, Butterschmalz; for searing
- Some Salt
- Some Pepper (Black), Freshly ground
For the onion gravy
- 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 150ml Red Wine, dry
- 400ml Beef Stock
- 1 tsp Cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp cold water; to thicken, as needed
- 1 tbsp Water, cold; mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch; to thicken, as needed
- Some Salt
- Some Pepper (Black), Freshly ground
For the crispy onions (Zwiebeln)
- 3 large Onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 500ml Neutral Frying Oil
For the Spätzle (side)
- 300g All-purpose Flour, Type 405
- 4 large Eggs
- 100ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter, for tossing cooked Spätzle
- 1 pinch ofNutmeg, ground