SAUERBRATEN (GERMAN BEEF ROAST WITH GINGERSNAP SAUCE) RECIPE - (4.7/5)

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Sauerbraten (German Beef Roast with Gingersnap Sauce) Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 19

NOTE*:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 boneless beef bottom round roast* (3 to 4-pound), trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks, and seasoned with salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup gin
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca**, ground
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoon pickling spices, wrapped in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen string
2 teaspoons sugar (my addition to the sauce, which seemed just a tad too tart, when I tasted it)
6 medium carrots, halved crosswise, then halved lengthwise
4 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, quarted
10 gingersnap cookies, crushed
Ask your butcher for chuck-eye roast, which is a very tender cut of beef, and has more marble to it You'll be much happier with this cut of beef.
I used one tablespoon of Clearjel, that I order from King Arthur Flour.com. It's great for thickening stews and pies.

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown beef in oil in 2 to 3 batches, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer beef to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir tomato paste and ginger into skillet; cook 1 minute. Deglaze skillet with wine and reduce by half, scraping up any brown bits. Whisk in broth, vinegar, gin, tapioca, and salt; simmer 5 minutes. Taste the sauce. I found it to be a tad much on the sour side, and when I add the sugar, I felt it gave the perfect balance to the sauce. Pour broth mixture over beef in slow cooker and submerge spice sachet in it. Cover slow cooker and cook until beef is tender on high setting, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add carrots, celery, and onion to slow cooker; stir in gingersnaps. Cover slow cooker and cook until sauce thickens and vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through,about 1 hour more. Transfer beef and vegetables to a serving dish; discard spice sachet. Serve beef and vegetables with sauce. Tasting notes: The carrots aren't mushy at all-- in fact just slightly "al dente" which we liked. The sauce turned out with just the right amount of thickness. The gingersnaps melted right into the sauce, and really gave this sauce an authentic sauerbraten flavor . I have a homemade Spaetzle recipe, but you could serve this over buttered thick noodles or mashed potatoes. Definitely worth a repeat performance!

Rx4
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This sauerbraten recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The beef is incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


GAURABH GIRI
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I'm not a fan of sauerbraten, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Kinda Katty
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This sauerbraten recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The beef is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Najma Saleem
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I had a hard time finding gingersnaps, so I used graham crackers instead. The sauce still turned out great, and the beef was very tender. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Dorra Matoussi
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This sauerbraten recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter sauce. However, the beef was cooked perfectly, and the overall dish was still enjoyable.


Kai Feland
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I've made this sauerbraten recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy German meal.


aleesha Abdul alif
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This sauerbraten recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. The marinade really infuses the beef with flavor, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a quick and easy meal.


Ashley Marelle
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I'm not a big fan of German food, but I was pleasantly surprised by this sauerbraten recipe. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with spaetzle and red cabbage, and it was a delicious meal.


Shahnawaz Shahnawaz
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This sauerbraten recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The beef is incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Ebi Sco
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I made this sauerbraten recipe for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. The beef was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Batseba Mawelewele
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This sauerbraten recipe is one of the best I've ever tried. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with spaetzle and red cabbage, and it was a perfect meal.


mdkamrulislam
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I've never made sauerbraten before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was a delicious and impressive dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Rodriguez
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This sauerbraten recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was absolutely amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Chanoi Ahmad
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of gingersnaps, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was surprisingly delicious, and it paired perfectly with the beef. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tahsin Hasan
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I've made this sauerbraten recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The marinade really infuses the beef with flavor, and the sauce is rich and tangy. It's a bit of a process, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Jabir Abubakar
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This sauerbraten recipe was an absolute hit! The beef roast turned out incredibly tender and flavorful, and the gingersnap sauce added a unique and delicious touch. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


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