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Zrazy Zawijane (Polish Beef Rolls)

Thin beef cutlets wrapped around a savory filling of mushrooms, onions, and herbs, then braised in tomato-based sauce until tender. A classic Polish comfort dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in under an hour.

Total time
55 min
Servings
4
Calories
425
Protein
42g
Zrazy Zawijane (Polish Beef Rolls)
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or round steak, thin-cut (about 1/4 inch)
  • 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 as needed salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place beef slices between plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet until 1/8 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté mushrooms and diced onion until golden and dry, ~8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in dill. Season filling with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    Lay beef flat. Spoon 2–3 tbsp filling across the center of each slice.

  5. 5

    Roll tightly from one short end, folding in the sides. Secure with a toothpick if needed.

  6. 6

    Season rolls with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

  7. 7

    Sear rolls in batches without moving until browned on two sides, ~3 min per side. Set aside.

  8. 8

    Whisk tomato paste into beef broth. Pour over rolls. Cover and simmer 25 minutes.

  9. 9

    Stir in sour cream until smooth. Simmer uncovered 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  10. 10

    Serve rolls with braising sauce spooned over. Serve with egg noodles or crusty bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • meat mallet
  • plastic wrap
  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • toothpicks
  • whisk

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