Best 8 Stew Beef Sauerbraten Recipes

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**Savor the Richness of Sauerbraten: A Culinary Journey Through History and Taste**

Sauerbraten, a traditional German dish, is a testament to the culinary heritage of Central Europe. This delectable beef stew, marinated in a blend of vinegar, spices, and red wine, embodies the essence of slow cooking, resulting in a tender and flavorful masterpiece. Its origins can be traced back to the 15th century, where it was a staple in German households. Today, it continues to captivate taste buds worldwide with its distinct tangy and savory notes. Discover the art of preparing this classic dish through three enticing recipes: the traditional German Sauerbraten, a simplified version for those short on time, and a tantalizing slow-cooker variation. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of creating this timeless dish, exploring the nuances of each recipe and the explosion of flavors that await.

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

SAUERBRATEN BEEF IN GINGERSNAP GRAVY



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Sauerbraten but easier!

Provided by Jamie_LBGC

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 7h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
3 cups egg noodles
¾ cup crushed gingersnap cookies
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine beef stew meat, onion, beef broth, vinegar, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Remove bay leaves from beef mixture; stir in crushed gingersnaps and brown sugar. Cook beef mixture on Low until thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve sauerbraten over egg noodles and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 147.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 275.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

SLOW-COOKER SAUERBRATEN BEEF



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Let this German specialty slow-cook all day, and the results will be a tangy and tender dish for six.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb beef stew meat (1-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped onions (2 medium)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 dried bay leaves
6 cups uncooked medium egg noodles (12 oz)
3/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 15)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onions, broth, vinegar and bay leaves.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, cook noodles as directed on package. Remove bay leaves from beef mixture. Stir in crushed cookies and brown sugar. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes longer or until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Serve beef mixture over noodles; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

GERMAN SAUERBRATEN STEW



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Our kids typically don't care for cabbage, but they can't get enough of this dish. I often put this stew on the stove before doing chores so we can come inside to a hearty meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless pork, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 quarts water
2 cups ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-in slices
1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces)
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crushed gingersnaps (about 16 cookies)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown pork in oil. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Stir in gingersnap crumbs; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until stew is thickened and pork is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

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



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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.

SAUERBRATEN



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The best complement to this traditional German pot-roast dish is Perfect Mashed Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 four- to five-pound top or bottom round of beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons canola oil
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup red-wine vinegar
2 cups red wine, such as burgundy
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Season beef well with salt and pepper. Tie meat tightly every 2 inches with kitchen twine, and once from end to end, to help keep meat intact. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy casserole over medium heat. Brown meat evenly on all sides, including the ends. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, and onions. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bay leaves, tomato paste, ketchup, red-wine vinegar, and red wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Return beef to pot, and add 2 cups water. (The liquid should come halfway up the side of the beef.) Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 1 hour, turn beef, and continue to cook until fork-tender, another 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove pot from heat. Let cool slightly, and transfer beef to a cutting board with a well. Remove twine, and let beef rest for 15 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce in the casserole. Taste the sauce, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in sour cream. Slice meat across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Place meat back into sauce. Transfer to a large serving platter; ladle over sauce. Serve immediately.

SAUERBRATEN STEW



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Found all allrecipes, originally from Taste of Home. Posted for ZWT IV, Germany. Prep time does not include overnight marination. Note that this says it's just for two.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 small onion, sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; cool.
  • Sprinkle beef with salt, pepper and nutmeg; place in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Add onion, parsley, bay leaf and cooled marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. Discard bay leaf.
  • Place the beef and reserved marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in raisins. Combine cornstarch and cream; stir into beef mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.9, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 983.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 16.6, Protein 32.6

SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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Add your family's favorite picante sauce to ground beef, black beans and corn, then watch how quickly they empty their bowls. This mixture freezes well, so I keep a batch on hand for quick nutritious meals. -Janet Brannan of Sidney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup picante sauce
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To best enhance the flavor of the stew, marinate the beef in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking. This allows the meat to absorb the flavors of the marinade and become more tender.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for browning the beef and cooking the stew. This will help to prevent the meat from sticking and burning, and it will also help to evenly distribute the heat throughout the stew.
  • Brown the beef in batches, if necessary. If you crowd the pot, the meat will not brown properly and it will release too much liquid, which can make the stew watery.
  • Add the vegetables to the pot along with the beef broth and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. You can also garnish it with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Sauerbraten is a classic German dish that is made with marinated beef, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. It is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sauerbraten a try. You won't be disappointed!

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