Best 9 Sauerbraten Patties Recipes

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Sauerbraten patties, a culinary delight steeped in German tradition, are flavorful and tangy beef patties bursting with savory goodness. These patties are crafted from a careful blend of ground beef, tangy vinegar, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness, resulting in a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Typically served with a rich and velvety gravy, sauerbraten patties are often accompanied by hearty sides like mashed potatoes, red cabbage, or spätzle, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. This article offers a comprehensive guide to preparing sauerbraten patties, providing both a traditional recipe that stays true to the classic German flavors and a modern twist that incorporates a touch of innovation. It also includes a vegetarian alternative for those seeking a plant-based option, ensuring that everyone can savor the delectable experience of sauerbraten patties. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this article has everything you need to create this delectable dish and impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL SAUERBRATEN



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I found two slightly different hand written versions of this, my Grandmother's recipe. Born in Nekkar am Rhein in the 1904, she naturally learned to cook traditional German meals as a young woman and didn't rely on a cookbook. I try to capture the nuance in this. Serve with potato dumplings.

Provided by Chris Simpler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time P2DT4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds beef rump roast
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
10 whole cloves, or more to taste
2 bay leaves, or more to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 gingersnap cookies, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place beef rump roast, onions, vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, sugar, cloves, and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning meat daily. Remove meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towels, reserving marinade.
  • Season flour to taste with salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour mixture over beef.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat; cook beef until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour reserved marinade over beef, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until beef is tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove beef to a platter and slice.
  • Strain solids from remaining liquid and continue cooking over medium heat. Add gingersnap cookies and simmer until gravy is thickened about 10 minutes. Serve gravy over sliced beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1682.5 mg, Sugar 8 g

SAUERBRATEN BURGERS



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I have been making this recipe shortly after my husband and I started dating, almost 20 years ago. He wanted something different, using ground beef, and in searching many of my cookbooks, he came up with this recipe, I had reservations at first, but made it anyway, it was so good, that he requested it again soon after the first...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c crushed ginger snap cookies (8-cookies approximate)
1 can(s) 8 oz. tomato sauce
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c raisins,optional
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb lean ground beef
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp prepared mustard
dash of pepper
hot cooked noodles, rice or mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • 1. These are the ingredients needed to make this tasty recipe. This picture is compliments of our Just a Pinch Member Wiley P. Thanks again Wiley.
  • 2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of crushed gingersnaps. Combine remaining crushed gingersnaps, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, onions, raisins & salt. Add meat; mix well. Shape into 4 1/2 inch thick patties.
  • 3. Brown in skillet: Drain off fat. Combine remaining tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, water, mustard, and pepper. Pour over burgers. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, spooning sauce over meat. Remove burgers. Stir in reserved 2 tablespoons gingersnaps into sauce in skillet. Cook & stir until bubbly. Return burgers to skillet. Heat through. Serve with noodles, rice or potatoes.
  • 4. This recipe is so good that I always double the recipe when ever I make it, and there are never any left overs. Also note I also plump my raisins in microwave for about 5 minutes, by covering them with water and heating in microwave for 5 minutes, then let them sit, and drain the water off,and then add them to the meat mixture. This adds extra moisture & slight sweet flavor to the patties. Picture is compliments of Wiley P.

SAUERBRATEN HAMBURGERS



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My mother made this frequently when I was growing up. It will never replace real sauerbraten but it sure is a tasty mid-week dinner. We had it with noodles or spaetzle and red cabbage.

Provided by Thea Pappalardo

Categories     Burgers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 lb ground beef
1 egg
1/4 c bread crumbs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1/3 c milk
1/2 c cider vinegar
1 bay leaf
10 cloves
8 gingersnaps, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 6 ingredients. Mix lightly and shape into 10 patties. Brown on both sides in a hot, greased skillet. Add 1-1 1/2 cups water and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Garnish with gingersnaps crumbs.

SAUERBRATEN



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time P3DT4h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, additional for seasoning meat
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
12 juniper berries
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) bottom round
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
18 dark old-fashioned gingersnaps (about 5 ounces), crushed
1/2 cup seedless raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat combine the water, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, onion, carrot, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cloves, juniper, and mustard seeds. Cover and bring this to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pat the bottom round dry and rub with vegetable oil and salt on all sides. Heat a large saute pan over high heat; add the meat and brown on all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • When the marinade has cooled to a point where you can stick your finger in it and not be burned, place the meat in a non-reactive vessel and pour over the marinade. Place into the refrigerator for 3 days. If the meat is not completely submerged in the liquid, turn it over once a day.
  • After 3 days of marinating, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Add the sugar to the meat and marinade, cover and place on the middle rack of the oven and cook until tender, approximately 4 hours.
  • Remove the meat from the vessel and keep warm. Strain the liquid to remove the solids. Return the liquid to the pan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk in the gingersnaps and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Add the raisins if desired. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce.

KATE'S EASY GERMAN SAUERBRATEN



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

Provided by kateshort

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time P2DT8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups water
1 cup red wine
1 cup cider vinegar
1 lemon, sliced
½ large onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
10 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
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

Steps:

  • Heat 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1875.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SAUERBRATEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 large onions, cut into large chunks
5 cloves garlic; 3 crushed, 2 chopped
10 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon juniper berries (available in the spice aisle)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 3-to-4-pound boneless beef top chuck roast
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons crushed gingersnap cookies
Freshly ground pepper
Spaetzle, for serving (see page 152)
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups broth, the wine, vinegar, 1 chopped onion, the crushed garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, juniper berries, peppercorns and cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Place the beef in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning daily.
  • Preheat the oven to 350. Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry; season with salt. Strain the marinade, discarding the solids. Heat a large ovenproof pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the meat and brown on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Add the carrots, celery and the remaining onion to the pot and cook until slightly softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped garlic and chopped thyme and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the strained marinade and the remaining 1 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Return the meat to the pot, cover and cook in the oven until tender, 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Remove the meat and transfer to a plate. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the gingersnaps and simmer until thickened; season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the meat; serve with spaetzle, the vegetables and sauce and sour cream, if desired. Top with parsley.

SAUERBRATEN BURGERS



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Make and share this Sauerbraten Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Meat

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup crushed gingersnaps (8 cookies)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
pepper
hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 tbsp of the crushed gingersnaps.
  • Combine remaining gingersnaps, 2 tbsp of the tomato sauce, onions, raisins, and salt.
  • Add meat; mix well.
  • Shaped into four 1.2 in thick patties.
  • Brown in skillet; drain off fat.
  • Combine remaining tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, water, mustard and pepper.
  • Pour over burgers.
  • Cover; simmer for 10-15 minutes, spooning sauce over meat.
  • Remove burgers.
  • Stir the reserved 2 tbsp into sauce in skillet.
  • Cook until bubbly.
  • Return burgers to skillet; heat through.
  • Serve with hot buttered noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 867.9, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 15.2, Protein 23.6

SAUERBRATEN I



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Here is a recipe for Sauerbraten that is pretty decent. However, this is more like a project. I know real Germans who approve of this recipe.

Provided by MS.LUV2EAT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time P5DT2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 onions, diced
3 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 ½ pounds rump roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, combine cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, cloves, allspice, salt, pepper, peppercorns, bay leaf, onion, carrot and celery. Heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbles appear at edges, but do not boil.
  • Poke deep holes in roast and place in non-metal bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over roast. Cover and refrigerate for five days, turning once daily.
  • Remove roast from liquid; pat dry with paper towels. Remove bay leaf and peppercorns from liquid and discard. Strain liquid from vegetables, reserving both.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear all sides of roast quickly, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Reduce heat to low, pour reserved vegetables and 1 cup of vinegar liquid into pan. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, adding more vinegar liquid if necessary.
  • Remove roast from pan, and let cool slightly. Slice roast and return slices to liquid in pan, cover and simmer 30 minutes more. Remove slices to serving platter. Stir sour cream into heated liquid and heat through, but do not allow to boil. Pour sauce over meat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 941.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 224.4 mg, Fat 61.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 69.2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1456.9 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

EASY SAUERBRATEN



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This easy sauerbraten recipe is a tasty example of traditional German fare. Its definitive pickled tang is pleasing and sure to delight German food lovers. -Patricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
2 cups red wine vinegar
12 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 boneless beef chuck roast or rump roast (4 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, vinegar, cloves, bay leaves, salt and brown sugar. Remove 2 cups to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag. Add roast; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 days, turning twice each day., Discard marinade and spices. Pat roast dry; dredge in flour. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a small roasting pan. Add the onion, carrots, celery and reserved marinade. , Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter. Strain cooking juices; thicken if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • For a more gamey flavor, use venison or lamb instead of beef.
  • To make gluten-free sauerbraten patties, use gluten-free bread or crackers in the stuffing.
  • If you don't have time to make your own sauerbraten marinade, you can use a store-bought version.
  • Be sure to cook the sauerbraten patties until they are cooked through. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve sauerbraten patties with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Sauerbraten patties are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make sauerbraten patties at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sauerbraten patties a try. You won't be disappointed!

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