Braised stuffed beef rolls
Pound cuts of steak until about 1/4-inch thick; CUT into eight rectangles about 8 x 4 inches--note: this step will need to be done by "eye" based on size of main cuts; try to make them fairly equal in sizeSET aside.
Lightly fry bacon until partially cooked and drippings are released; DRAIN and reserve drippings.
On each round steak piece, lightly SPRINKLE salt and pepper and SPREAD 1 teaspoon of mustard.
PLACE one strip of bacon across center of piece and SPRINKLE on onion and snipped parsley.
PLACE pickle half on narrow end and ROLL up; SECURE with butcher string or wooden toothpicks.
HEAT oil and reserved bacon drippings in large frying pan; ADD roll-ups and COOK over medium heat (300 F), TURNING until brown on all sides.
SPRINKLE with remaining salt and pepper; ADD beef broth.
BRING to a boil, REDUCE heat to simmer and COVERNOTE: if desired, this step may be done by placing roll-ups with broth in a baking dish and placing in oven at low heat.
COOK until beef is tender, about one hour; CHECK periodically to ensure broth remains; ADD water if needed.
REMOVE roll-ups to warm platter and REMOVE string/picks; keep warm.
ADD enough water to remaining broth in skillet to measure one and one half cups; MIX three tablespoons water with the flour; gradually STIR into broth.
BRING to boil, STIRRING constantly; BOIL and STIR one minute.
POUR gravy over roll-ups; GARNISH with parsley sprigs; SERVE warm.
Boned, top round steak--custom order from butcher; have it sliced into 1/2" thick pieces. For a slight more zip, substitute Dijon or another hot-style mustard. **Dish can be made day ahead; remove roll-ups and gravy to refrigerator. Reheat meat and gravy separately. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated for a great treat later.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 491 Calories; 22g Fat (42.2% calories from fat); 58g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 85mg Cholesterol; 3118mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 7 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.