Best 7 Bavarian Beef Roast Recipes

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Bavarian Beef Roast: A Culinary Journey Through Germany's Rich Traditions

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Bavaria, Germany, where hearty flavors and succulent meats reign supreme. The Bavarian Beef Roast, also known as "Bayerischer Rinderbraten," is a cornerstone of Bavarian cuisine, capturing the essence of this region's rich culinary heritage. This delectable dish showcases tender beef slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth infused with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and the distinct flavor of dark beer. Accompanied by traditional sides like fluffy dumplings, tangy cabbage salad, and a rich gravy, the Bavarian Beef Roast promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive guide features three variations of this classic dish: the traditional Bavarian Beef Roast, a modern interpretation with a touch of sweetness from honey, and a tantalizing variation that incorporates the smokiness of bacon. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure an authentic Bavarian experience, transporting you to the heart of this culinary haven.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN BEEF ROAST WITH GRAVY



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Slow cooking rump roast results in a rich dinner with Old World flavor.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless beef rump or tip roast (3 lb), trimmed of fat
3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon creamy horseradish sauce
1 envelope (0.87 oz) brown gravy mix
1/2 cup beer or apple juice
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef roast. In small bowl, mix mustard, horseradish sauce and gravy mix. Spread mixture over roast. Pour beer around edge of roast, not on top of roast.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 9 to 10 hours.
  • Remove roast from slow cooker; place on serving platter and cover to keep warm. In 2-quart saucepan, blend water and flour until smooth. Pour cooking juices from slow cooker into saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in chives. Cut roast into slices; serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/8 of Recipe, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BAVARIAN POT ROAST



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Since all my grandparents were German, it's no wonder that so many Bavarian recipes have been handed down to me. Because the Midwest has such a large German population, I feel this recipe represents the area well. -Susan Robertson, Hamilton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup beer or beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Brown roast on all sides. Meanwhile, combine water, beer, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, bay leaf, pepper and ginger. Pour over meat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 2-1/2-3 hours., Remove meat and slice. Discard bay leaf. If desired, thicken pan juices for gravy. Freeze option: Place sliced pot roast in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN-STYLE BEEF AND SAUERKRAUT



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Treat yourself to a taste of Bavaria with this slow-cooker beef roast, which calls for just 15 minutes prep time. Sauerkraut, caraway seed and stone-ground mustard play into the tasty theme.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3-pound beef boneless tip roast, trimmed of fat
2 teaspoons caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen small whole onions
1 can (16 ounces) Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained
1/2 cup dark beer or Progressoâ„¢ beef flavored broth
1/4 cup Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 5 minutes or until brown on all sides. Sprinkle with caraway seed and salt.
  • Place beef in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place onions, sauerkraut and 1/4 cup of the beer around beef.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove beef from cooker; cover to keep warm. Mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup beer and the mustard in small bowl; gradually stir into juices in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve beef with juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BAVARIAN BEEF DINNER



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I've had this recipe for quite a number of years. I won second place with it in a cooking contest sponsored by our local newspaper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 medium onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon each dill seed, caraway seeds, paprika and salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup sour cream
Hot cooked rice
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, warmed

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add the beef broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until beef is tender; reduce heat. , Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into the beef mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add sour cream and heat through (do not boil). Serve over rice with sauerkraut on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW COOKER BAVARIAN POT ROAST



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Beef roasts simmers in the slow cooker in a tomato based beef broth, with the juices made into a delicious gravy for serving.

Provided by Danelle

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2-3 lb.) beef roast
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup beef broth
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides. Place in a lightly grease slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, broth, tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, onion powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper. Pour over roast and add bay leaves to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until meat is tender. Remove meat from slow cooker and cover to keep warm.
  • Whisk together cornstarch and water, then whisk cornstarch mixture into slow cooker to thicken juices. Serve roast with thickened juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 560 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

BAVARIAN BEEF



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A tasty beef dish from the crock pot. The steps may look tedious, but they are not at all. This is a good dish to try with a hearty rye or pumpernickel bread.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped kosher dill pickle
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup dry red wine or 1/2 cup beef broth
1/3 cup German mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons dry red wine or 2 tablespoons beef broth
hot cooked noodles
chopped dill pickle (garnish)
cooked crumbled bacon (garnish)
1 large onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Trim fat from roast.
  • In a large skillet, brown roast on all sides in hot oil.
  • Meanwhile in place carrots, onions, 3/4 pickles, and celery in crock pot.
  • Place meat on top of veggies, cutting the roast to fit, if necessary.
  • In a small bowl, combine wine or broth, mustard, pepper, cloves and bay leaves.
  • Pour over meat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours; or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove meat from pot and place on platter, keeping warm.
  • For gravy: transfer the cooking liquid to a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Skim off fat and remove bay leaves.
  • Stir together the flour and the remaining 2 tablespoons wine or broth.
  • Stir into the gravy mixture.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened an bubbly.
  • Add vegetables and stir one or two more minutes more to warm up vegetables.
  • Serve the meat with vegetable gravy and noodles.
  • Garnish with chopped pickles and bacon.

TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN BEEF SAUERBRATEN



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From Dean & Deluca. Sauerbraten is, quite simply, the best pot roast that we know of. Though we normally stay away from top round as a braising beef -- because it's so relatively lean -- we like to use it for sauerbraten, which requires intact slices of beef to be served at the table. Top round keeps its shape very well, and, in this dish, comes to the table quite moist -- due to the long marination and the long cooking time. To insure the moistness of the beef, have the butcher leave a thin outer covering of fat around the top round. Variation: For a "sweet" sauerbraten you can add raisins and/or gingerbread (lebkuchen) to the gravy. Serving Suggestion: Serve this deep, dark, sweet-and-sour treat with red cabbage recipe #108449 and boiled new potatoes (salzkartoffel) or spaetzle. Serves 4

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Roast Beef

Time P3DT3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 3/4 cups red wine
2 cups sliced yellow onions
6 parsley stems
6 black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
1 1/2-2 lbs beef top round roast
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
3/4 cup water (approximately)
2 tablespoons cream sherry
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, plus additional to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to taste)
parsley sprig (to garnish)
sour cream (optional, to serve)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine vinegar, 1 1/2 cups of the red wine, and the onions. Wrap the parsley stems, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves in a double layer of cheesecloth and tie shut. Add this to the saucepan, and bring mixture to a boil. Turn off the heat, and cool to room temperature.
  • Prick the top round on all sides with a fork. Put it into a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Close bag and turn upside down a few times to cover meat well with marinade. Marinate, turning the bag once or twice a day, for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to cook, bring marinated beef to room temperature, about 2 hours. Remove beef from marinade and pat dry. Strain marinade, reserving the liquid and onions; discard the cheesecloth bag.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine the flour, salt, and black pepper on a large plate, mixing well.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy, ovenproof pan with a lid, large enough to hold the roast, over moderately high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, dredge meat in flour mixture, then sear well on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Pour extra fat out of pan.
  • Place 1 cup of the marinating liquid, the remaining 1/4 cup red wine, and tomatoes in the pan along with the reserved onions from the marinade. Add enough of the water so that the liquid comes about one third of the way up the side of the beef. Bring liquid to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Cover beef pan with the lid, and braise in the oven, turning sauerbraten every 30 minutes or so and spooning braising liquid over it, until meat is very tender, about 3 hours. Remove beef from pan and keep warm, covered with foil.
  • Strain and degrease the braising liquid, and discard the solids. Place the braising liquid in a small saucepan, and add the remaining marinade along with the sherry and the 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Boil the liquid until it is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the additional brown sugar, if desired, and/or lemon juice to taste. Adjust seasoning.
  • Carve roast against the grain into slices that are about 3/8 inch thick. Arrange slices on a serving platter, spoon sauce over them, and garnish with parsley sprigs. Top with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.4, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 117.4, Sodium 1287.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 40.7

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality beef roast. Look for a roast that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help to keep the roast moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Sear the roast before braising it. This will help to brown the meat and develop its flavor.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid. The liquid should be flavorful and aromatic. This will help to infuse the roast with flavor as it cooks.
  • Cook the roast on low heat for a long period of time. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the roast with a variety of sides. Bavarian beef roast is traditionally served with mashed potatoes, red cabbage, and gravy. However, you can also serve it with other sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Bavarian beef roast is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can create a Bavarian beef roast that will impress your family and friends.

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