Recipe: Anna's Beef Birds (with dill pickle and bacon)

ANNA'S BEEF BIRDS

2 lbs. beef round or rump, cut 1/2 inch thick
1 large dill pickle, cut in quarters, then in 1 inch-long pieces
1 onion, cut in long pieces
1 slice bacon, cut crosswise in small long pieces
Water (as needed)
Flour and water (as needed to make gravy)

Cut beef round into individual pieces about 3 by 3 inches. Salt and pepper and place a slice of dill pickle, onion and bacon on each piece, roll and fasten with toothpicks.

Brown in hot beef fat (or oil) on all sides. May need more seasoning.

Add a little water, cover and continue cooking (simmer) to desired tenderness.

Mix flour and water and add to make thickened gravy.

Allow about 3 birds to a serving
From: Recipelink.com
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