Zraziki Po Krakowsku is a classic Polish comfort food that transforms simple round steak into a tender, flavorful meal. Thin slices of beef are pounded flat, spread with a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, and butter, then rolled tightly and secured. These rolls are browned in butter and then slow-simmered in water or stock until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce is rich. The result is a deeply savory dish with a comforting texture, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or buckwheat to soak up the delicious gravy.
Zraziki Po Krakowsku — Polish Beef Roll-Ups
Description
Zraziki Po Krakowsku is a classic Polish comfort food that transforms simple round steak into a tender, flavorful meal. Thin slices of beef are pounded flat, spread with a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, and butter, then rolled tightly and secured. These rolls are browned in butter and then slow-simmered in water or stock until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce is rich. The result is a deeply savory dish with a comforting texture, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or buckwheat to soak up the delicious gravy.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the round steak into thin pieces, approximately 4 1/2 by 2 inches.
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Lightly score the surface of each steak slice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, 4 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, and pepper to create the filling mixture.
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Spread the filling mixture evenly over each piece of meat.
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Roll each piece of meat tightly and secure with a skewer or toothpick.
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Dredge the rolled beef in flour.
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In a large skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
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Brown the beef rolls on all sides in the melted butter.
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Add 2 cups of water (or meat stock) to the skillet.
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Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
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Remove the toothpicks or skewers from the rolls.
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Serve the beef rolls with the pan gravy poured over them.
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Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1055.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 62.8g97%
- Saturated Fat 30.9g155%
- Cholesterol 250.6mg84%
- Sodium 730.1mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 45.5g16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 73.2g147%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For richer flavor, substitute the water with beef broth or stock.
Serve with mashed potatoes, buckwheat (grechka), or rice.
If the sauce is too thin after simmering, you can thicken it by mixing a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stirring it into the simmering liquid.
Ensure the steak is sliced thinly enough to roll easily; a meat mallet can help pound thicker slices flat.
