December 30, 2020

Whole30 Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roulade with Garlicky Green Beans

Roulade is the French term for a thin piece of meat rolled around a savory filling, usually some combination of vegetables, bread crumbs, and cheese. This recipe for Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roulade is a special sneak peek recipe from Cooking Whole30 by Melissa Urban, and it features a yummy stuffing of sautéed cremini mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper flavored with garlic, oregano, basil, and lemon zest.

Whole30 Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roulade with Garlicky Green Beans

Photos by:  Brian Kavanagh | The Sophisticated Caveman

Photo credit: Brian Kavanagh | The Sophisticated Caveman
Made By Whole30Made By Whole30

Whole30 Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roulade with Garlicky Green Beans

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 beef sirloin or round steak (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons Whole30-compatible tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef bone broth

Instructions

  • PREHEAT the oven to 400°F.
  • HEAT 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • ADD the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • ADD 1/2 cup of the onion and the bell pepper.
  • COOK, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 3 minutes.
  • ADD half the garlic and the oregano.
  • COOK, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  • REMOVE from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the basil, the almond flour, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
  • TRANSFER the mushroom mixture to a bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
  • RINSE and dry the skillet.
  • TRIM away any excess fat from the edges of the steak.
  • PLACE the steak on a work surface.
  • With the notched edge of a meat mallet, POUND the steak to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • SPREAD the mushroom mixture over the steak to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
  • Starting on a long side, ROLL up the meat and tie it with 100% cotton kitchen string.
  • In a medium bowl, COMBINE the green beans, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the remaining garlic, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss.
  • SPREAD the beans evenly on a large baking sheet. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, until the beans are lightly browned and crisp-tender.
  • In the same skillet, HEAT the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • SEAR the meat in the hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, to sear evenly on all sides.
  • REMOVE the meat from the skillet.
  • ADD the remaining 1/2 cup onion to the skillet.
  • COOK, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes
  • STIR in the tomato paste, then whisk in the broth.
  • BRING the broth to a boil.
  • RETURN the meat to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the meat.
  • COVER and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • SIMMER gently, turning once, until the internal temperature of the roulade is 160°F, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • SPRINKLE with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.
  • TRANSFER the roulade to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • REMOVE the string and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • SERVE the meat and sauce with the green beans.

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Melissa Urban

Melissa Urban

Melissa Urban is a 7x New York Times bestselling author (including the #1 bestselling The Whole30) who specializes in helping people establish healthy boundaries and successfully navigate habit change. She has been featured by the New York Times, People, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT with her husband, son, and a poodle named Henry.