
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Bake as you would a duck, basting often. A half-hour in a brisk oven will bake. Make a brown gravy and send to the table hot.
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Prepare a good dressing, such as you like for turkey or duck
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Take a round steak, pound it, but not very hard
Spread the dressing over it
Sprinkle in a little salt, pepper, and a few bits of butter
Lap over the ends, roll the steak up tightly and tie closely
Spread two great spoonfuls of butter over the steak after rolling it up
Wash with a well-beaten egg
Put water in the bake-pan, lay in the steak so as not to touch the water
Bake as you would a duck, basting often
A half-hour in a brisk oven will bake
Make a brown gravy and send to the table hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Pounding the steak tenderizes the meat by breaking down tough muscle fibers, making it easier to roll without tearing. The egg wash creates a protein-rich coating that browns via the Maillard reaction, forming a flavorful crust while sealing in moisture. Basting frequently with pan drippings helps maintain surface moisture and promotes even browning, while the indirect heat from water in the pan creates a gentle roasting environment that prevents the bottom from scorching.
The dressing can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. The steak can be pounded, stuffed, and rolled up to 4 hours ahead; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Store leftover beefsteak rolls wrapped tightly in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Slice before reheating. Reheat slices in a covered baking dish with a few tablespoons of beef broth at 325°F for 15-20 minutes, or gently in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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The dressing can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. The steak can be pounded, stuffed, and rolled up to 4 hours ahead; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Store leftover beefsteak rolls wrapped tightly in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Slice before reheating. Reheat slices in a covered baking dish with a few tablespoons of beef broth at 325°F for 15-20 minutes, or gently in a skillet over medium-low heat.