OLD-COUNTRY SAUERBRATEN

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This recipe has been a well-guarded secret in my family for generations but I have decided to share it because it is so yummy. It is sure to be a hit in your family as well.-Inge Perreault, Oxford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
4 cups water
4 cups white vinegar
4 medium onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 to 4 pounds)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
5 to 6 gingersnap cookies, crushed
Hot cooked spaetzle

Steps:

  • Place bay leaves and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , Place the roast in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 days, turning once each day. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade, onions and spice bag. In a Dutch oven, brown roast in butter on all sides. Sprinkle with sugar. Add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Stir in molasses. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast to a cutting board. Cut into thin slices; set aside. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Add gingersnaps. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meat to gravy; heat through. Serve with spaetzle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Esraa Muhamed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sauerbraten.


Raja Mehraj
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best sauerbraten I've ever had. The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Saydour Raman
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Muuso
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sauerbraten.


Dj Shoriful
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This is the best sauerbraten recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mylovenezuko Martin
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sirazuddla Bappy
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sauerbraten.


mustafa Raza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best sauerbraten I've ever had. The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Godswill Ebuka
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Moaz A Maher
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sauerbraten.


Goutham Goud
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This is the best sauerbraten recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ser Diyali
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Akex Magodo
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sauerbraten.


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