Description
Savory French Onion Beef Roll-Ups blend classic comfort with elegant French cuisine, creating a mouthwatering dish that elevates weeknight dinners. Cheese-laden beef wrapped in golden pastry promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) flank steak (or top sirloin), thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slowly transform sliced onions in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, gently stirring until they develop a rich, caramel-like golden color, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Enhance the caramelized onions by introducing minced garlic, fresh thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, simmering briefly to meld the flavors, then remove from heat.
- Prepare beef slices by seasoning with salt, pepper, and a layer of Dijon mustard for an extra flavor dimension.
- Distribute the fragrant onion mixture evenly across each beef slice, generously sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top, then carefully roll and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat additional olive oil in the same skillet and quickly sear the roll-ups, rotating to achieve a golden-brown exterior on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the seared roll-ups to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, allowing them to cook for 12-15 minutes until the beef reaches desired doneness and cheese melts luxuriously.
- Allow the roll-ups to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, then delicately extract the toothpicks before presenting these savory bundles alongside complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Slow-cooking onions develops deep, sweet flavor that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Choosing high-quality beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak ensures tender, juicy roll-ups that melt in your mouth.
- Using Dijon mustard adds a tangy kick and helps tenderize the meat, creating complex layers of flavor.
- Allowing roll-ups to rest after cooking helps redistribute meat juices, guaranteeing maximum tenderness and preventing dry textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg