Roulade

roulade (stuffed rolled meat)

noun roo-LAH-duh Rare

Origin: from French rouler

Usage Note

Roulade is a thin slice of beef (or veal or pork) spread with mustard, onion, bacon, and pickles, then rolled and braised in sauce. Rinderroulade is a German Sunday classic, often served with Rotkohl and potato dumplings.

Examples

"Die Rinderrouladen wurden mit Senf, Zwiebeln und Speck gefüllt und gerollt."

Natural Translation

The beef roulades were filled with mustard, onions, and bacon and rolled up.

Literal Translation

The beef-roulades were with mustard, onions and bacon filled and rolled.

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