Kate's Easy German Sauerbraten
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Recipe Summary Kate's Easy German Sauerbraten
This is a slow-cooker version of a classic German recipe. Sauerbraten is often served with red cabbage and spaetzle noodles.Ingredients | Spaetzle And Cheese Recipe2 cups water1 cup red wine1 cup cider vinegar1 lemon, sliced½ large onion, diced1 clove garlic, diced10 whole cloves2 bay leaves2 tablespoons white sugar2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed (Optional)1 teaspoon whole peppercorns1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast2 cups chopped onions2 cups chopped carrots1 cup diced celery8 gingersnap cookies, crushedDirectionsHeat water, red wine, cider vinegar, lemon, 1/2 onion, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, white sugar, salt, juniper berries, and peppercorns in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Allow marinade to cool and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef roast, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days, turning the roast twice a day.Place onions, carrots, and celery in a slow cooker. Remove roast from marinade and place atop vegetables. Strain marinade and pour 2 1/2 cups over roast; reserve remaining marinade.Cover and cook roast on Low for 8 hours. Turn slow cooker off. Transfer roast to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil. Strain cooking liquid into a large bowl and return vegetables to slow cooker to rest.Heat about 3 cups cooking liquid and gingersnaps in a saucepan over medium-high heat, adding reserved marinade as needed, until gravy is thickened, about 10 minutes.Slice roast and serve with vegetables and gravy.Info | Spaetzle And Cheese Recipeprep:
30 mins
cook:
8 hrs 20 mins
additional:
2 days
total:
2 days
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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