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Sauerbraten Recipe

A traditional German pot roast, usually of beef, marinated before slow-cooking.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Marinade

  • 2 cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 large Onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves
  • 2 lbs Beef Roast

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Gingersnap Cookies, crushed

Instructions 

  1. Mix vinegar, water, onion, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard seeds, and cloves in a bowl. Place beef in a large container and pour marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 days, turning occasionally.
  2. Remove beef from marinade and pat dry. Strain marinade and reserve.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Add reserved marinade and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  4. Remove beef and keep warm. Strain cooking liquid and return to pot. Stir in crushed gingersnaps and cook until thickened. Slice beef and serve with sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Beef, Pot Roast, Sauerbraten
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