Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. bacon
  • 8 slices (2 1/2 lb.) top round
  • 8 dill pickle halves
  • 1/4 c. butter or bacon drippings
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 c. whole allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 lb. medium egg noodles

Method

  • Pound top round (halves if large).
  • Roll pickle in meat and surround with bacon.
  • Fasten with toothpick.
  • Salt and pepper and brown in butter.
  • Drain off excess fat.
  • Add onion, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, allspice, herbs, wine, 1 cup water, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 1 hour.
  • Remove meat and blend in remaining water and flour.
  • Cook and stir until sauce boils for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat and return meat.