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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Beef Roll
How to order / say it
Say it
Zrazy — [ZRAH-zih]
Order
I'd like the zrazy, please.
Locally
Poproszę zrazy.
Say locally
Stuffed beef rolls wrapped around a savory filling.
Why try it?
Zrazy are a historic and delicious relic of Polish nobles' tables, offering insight into the rich culinary traditions that have shaped modern Polish cuisine.
How it tastes
Savory and robust, the beef is tender and juicy while encasing a filling of various flavorful ingredients, often a blend of bacon, onion, and pickles.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Originating in the noble houses of medieval Poland, zrazy were a symbol of the country's sophisticated culinary past, gaining popularity in the 16th century and remaining a favorite in Polish celebrations.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g beef sirloin
- 🥩 50 g bacon
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🥕 1 pickle
- 🧂 2 tbsp mustard
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper
Method
- 1 Flatten beef slices; season with salt and pepper.
- 2 Spread mustard; add bacon, onion, and pickle slices.
- 3 Roll beef, secure with toothpicks, and brown in oil.
- 4 Cook in broth until tender.
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