Zrazai (Lithuanian Beef Rolls) Recipe

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Zrazai (Lithuanian Beef Rolls)
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  1. Rinse the dry mushrooms and place in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand overnight, or at least four hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 deg. F.
  3. Remove the dried mushrooms with a slotted spoon. Chop the mushrooms. Strain and reserve the soaking liquid (a coffee filter is good for this).
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and both types of mushrooms and saute, over medium high heat, until the liquid released by the mushrooms start to evaporate, 10-12 minutes.
  5. Remove to a bowl, add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, and mix well. Set aside. (You can prepare to this point, and refrigerate until you are ready to complete the dish).
  6. 1 1/2 lb of sandwich steaks comes as four large slices,typically. Place one slice on your work surface, lightly salt and pepper, and cut in half into roughly equal rectangular pieces.
  7. If you are using round steak, try to buy it thinly sliced. Cut into 8 or 10 equal pieces, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until it becomes about 1/4 inch or so thick, about 4 x6 . Salt and pepper as above.
  8. Place a spoonful of the filling at one end, and roll it up, tucking in the sides. Use toothpicks to secure the packet (the round ones work best), If toothpicks are not available, tie up with kitchen string, but I think toothpicks are easier.
  9. Heat the remaining butter and oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dredge the rolls in flour, tapping off the excess, and brown in the skillet.
  10. As the rolls finish browning, remove them to a Dutch oven or similar covered casserole dish, keeping them in a single layer.
  11. Reduce the heat to medium low, add 1/2 cup chicken stock and heat, scraping up the fond. Measure the mushroom soaking liquid and add enough broth to equal 1/2 cup. Add to the skillet and allow to heat.
  12. Pour over the rolls, add the bay leaf, cover tightly and place in oven, for about 45 minutes. Test with a knife - the roll should pierce with no resistance.
  13. Remove the rolls to a serving dish, removing the toothpicks. Defat the juices and serve on the side.
  14. Note1: You can enrich the gravy with about 1/2 cup of sour cream, if you like.
  15. Note2: If you have filling left over, and I usually do when using 1 1/2 lbs of meat, it is excellent as a filling for omelettes.
  16. Note3: Beef broth is more traditional, but I like chicken broth better - believe me, it will taste very beefy at the end.
  17. Note4: Feel free to play around with the filling - fresh parsley or dill is very nice, some people like add some diced bacon. If you do not have rye bread, then use any good quality non-sweet bread. I usually use a dark rye.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 556.17 Kcal (2329 kJ)
Calories from fat 404.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.95g 69%
Cholesterol 109.5mg 36%
Sodium 556.18mg 23%
Potassium 564.19mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.97g 5%
Sugars 2.94g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 9%
Protein 24.83g 50%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 81.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.1 Kcal (846 kJ)
Calories from fat 147 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.33g 69%
Cholesterol 39.79mg 36%
Sodium 202.1mg 23%
Potassium 205.02mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.44g 5%
Sugars 1.07g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 9%
Protein 9.02g 50%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 18%
Calcium 29.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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