Kate's Easy German Sauerbraten

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This recipe for Kate's Easy German Sauerbraten is a slow-cooker version of a classic German recipe. Sauerbraten is often served with red cabbage and spaetzle noodles.

Submitted by kateshort
Updated on July 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time:
2 days
Total Time:
2 days 8 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup red wine

  • 1 cup cider vinegar

  • ½ large onion, diced

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 1 clove garlic, diced

  • 10 whole cloves

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

  • 2 cups chopped onions

  • 2 cups chopped carrots

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 8 gingersnap cookies, crushed

Directions

  1. Heat water, wine, vinegar, 1/2 onion, lemon, sugar, salt, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, juniper berries, and peppercorns in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Allow marinade to cool, then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chuck roast and toss to evenly coat, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days, turning roast twice a day.

  2. Place 2 cups onions, carrots, and celery in a slow cooker. Remove roast from marinade; arrange on top of vegetables. Strain marinade; pour 2 1/2 cups over roast and reserve remaining marinade.

  3. Cover slow cooker; cook 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. Return vegetables to slow cooker; set aside.

  4. Pour 3 cups cooking liquid (adding reserved marinade as needed to reach 3 cups liquid) into a saucepan; add gingersnaps. Heat over medium-high heat until gravy is thickened, about 10 minutes.

  5. Slice roast; serve with vegetables and gravy.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

460 Calories
27g Fat
18g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1875mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 512mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.