Name: Znojmo roast according to Kluků v akci: beef with pickles in a rich sauce
Prep time: 135 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g beef round, whole; 150 g smoked bacon; 1–2 onions; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 4 pickled cucumbers; 2 teaspoons full-fat mustard; salt and freshly ground pepper; 600 ml beef stock or water; a piece of lard or 1–2 tablespoons oil

Znojmo roast according to Kluků v akci: beef with pickles in a rich sauce

Znojmo roast according to Kluků v akci: beef with pickles in a rich sauce recept

Easy to prepare
4 serving
135 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

A proper Znojmo roast is among Czech classics. Juicy beef round, onions golden-brown, fragrant roux and pickled cucumbers create a sauce that pairs excellently with rice and bread dumplings. Following the procedure from „Kluků v akci“ ensures a hearty, harmoniously balanced flavor.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

600 g beef round, whole
150 g smoked bacon
1–2 onions
2 tablespoons plain flour
4 pickled cucumbers
2 teaspoons full-fat mustard
salt and freshly ground pepper
600 ml beef stock or water
a piece of lard or 1–2 tablespoons oil

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the meat and base Clean the meat, pat it dry and thread it with half of the bacon cut into strips. Season with salt and pepper. In heated lard sear the meat on all sides until golden brown. Set aside.
Onion and roux Pour the diced onion into the drippings and fry it until brown. Dust with flour and stir to make a darker roux. Stir in the mustard, pour in the stock and whisk well to avoid lumps.
Stewing Return the meat to the sauce, cover and simmer gently until tender, about 90–120 minutes. Add liquid as needed.
Pickles and bacon Fry the remaining bacon separately in a pan until crispy. Add the pickles cut into thin strips and briefly sauté.
Finishing the sauce Remove the tender meat and slice it. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a saucepan with the bacon and pickles. Briefly bring to a simmer, adjust the consistency with stock if necessary. Taste, add salt and more pepper.
Serving Pour the sauce with pickles over the slices of meat. Serve with rice, bread dumplings or potato dumplings.

Total preparation time: 2 hours 15–30 minutes

Number of servings: 4

Tips for a reliable result

The darker the onion and roux, the more pronounced the color and flavor of the sauce. However, take care not to burn anything.
Sauté the pickles briefly; they will remain firm and won’t release excess juice.
If you want a smoother sauce without straining, blend the base with its juices until smooth before adding the pickles, then fold in the sautéed bacon and pickle strips.

Conclusion

Znojmo roast according to Kluků v akci is a safe bet. The base relies on patiently searing the meat and onions, a carefully mixed roux and final seasoning with mustard and pickles. The result is a rich, mildly spicy sauce and juicy beef that tastes just as great the next day after resting.

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