Indulge in the hearty and comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Bavarian Style Beef and Sauerkraut, a culinary delight that effortlessly combines rich beef and tangy sauerkraut in a single pot. Let your slow cooker work its magic as it braises the beef to tender perfection, while the sauerkraut imbues the dish with a delightful sourness. This traditional German dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and it's sure to warm you up from the inside out.
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SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN-STYLE BEEF AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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
SLOW-COOKER SAUERKRAUT
The recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut until I tried this and fell in love. It's terrific as a side dish or on reuben sandwiches. -Karen Tringali, Minooka, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon and onions over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds to skillet; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low to allow flavors to blend, 1-2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SLOW COOKED BEEF AND SAUERKRAUT STEW
This is a good belly-warmer for when it's cold. Or, if you're like me, you can eat stews/soups anytime of year. ;)
Provided by Parsley
Categories Stew
Time 7h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place beef cubes, onion, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sauerkraut and diced tomatoes in the slowcooker; mix around.
- Pour all remaining ingredients over top.
- Cover slowcooker and cook on low for about 7 hours.
- Remove bay leaf, stir well and then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 148.1, Sodium 1452.6, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 43.5
SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE
Here's an old recipe I have used for years. Sauerkraut and pork sausage cooked slowly in a slow cooker. Yummm!
Provided by grannycancook
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. then place in slow cooker. Arrange the sausage and onion over the sauerkraut.
- Cook on high for two hours, check for dryness, adding some water if necessary, then reduce to low setting, and cook on low for two more hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 55.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1652.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
SLOW COOKER GERMAN-STYLE PORK ROAST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND POTATOES
Pork loin becomes tender and delicious cooked slowly with sauerkraut and caraway seeds. This gets raves from my German father. My Irish husband loves it too!
Provided by Dianemwj
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 8h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; stir to coat. Season the pork roast with salt and pepper; lay atop the potatoes. Pour the sauerkraut over the roast; sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Cook in slow cooker on Low 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 809.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CROCK POT BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT DINNER
Make and share this Crock Pot Bavarian Sauerkraut Dinner recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joanie Grow
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In bottom of a crock pot/slow cooker, layer 1 can sauerkraut, 1 pound sausage pieces, half the onion slices, 1/2 teaspoon boulllon and 1/4 teaspoon celery seed.
- Repeat layers.
- Add water.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Serve with boiled potatoes and apple raisin salad.
GRAMPA'S GERMAN-STYLE POT ROAST
Grampa was of German heritage and loved the Old-World recipes given to him by his mother. I made a few changes so I could prepare this dish in the slow cooker and give it a slightly updated flavor. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, place potatoes, carrots, sauerkraut and pickles in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Mix paprika, allspice, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Brown roast in drippings over medium heat. Transfer to slow cooker. Add onions and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beer and mustard; pour over meat. Crumble bacon; add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Remove roast; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and juices; skim fat. Return reserved vegetables and cooking juices to slow cooker. Stir in sour cream; heat through. Serve with roast; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 926mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN-STYLE ROUND STEAK WITH RED ONIONS AND NOODLES
It's easy to bring Old-World flavor to your dinner table! Just turn to savory round steak conveniently prepared in a slow-cooker.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place onions in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with brown sugar, vinegar, salt and beef base. Top with beef. Sprinkle flour over beef.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain noodles as directed on package. To serve, pour onions and broth over beef and noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg
SLOW-COOKER OXTAIL SOUP
This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family heirloom recipe. Don't let the name of this dish turn you off. Oxtail describes the meaty part of the tail of an ox (now commonly cow). The portion is delicious but requires long and slow cooking. -Bobbie Keefer, Byers, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10h20m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown oxtails in oil over medium heat. Remove from pan; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. , Add carrots and onion to dripping, cook and stir until just softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Transfer vegetable mixture to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, salt, oregano, thyme and pepper; stir to combine. , Cook, covered, on low 8 hours. Add cabbage, cook until cabbage is tender and meat pulls away easily from bones, about 2 hours longer. Remove oxtails; set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and shred meat. Return meat to soup. Discard bay leaves., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
SLOW-COOKER PINTO BEANS
I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this and a little that and came out with this amazing but easy slow-cooker pinto beans recipe. -Erica Vanderpool, Clarksville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Add beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; stir., Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with slotted spoon. If desired, top with fresh thyme sprigs. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef.Chuck roast or brisket are both good choices for this recipe, as they are tough cuts of meat that will become tender when cooked slowly.
- Brown the beef before cooking.This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Use a good quality sauerkraut.Look for sauerkraut that is made with fresh cabbage and has a tangy flavor.
- Add some caraway seeds to the pot.Caraway seeds are a traditional German spice that will add a nice flavor to the dish.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.Bavarian-style beef and sauerkraut is traditionally served with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Conclusion:
Bavarian-style beef and sauerkraut is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new slow cooker recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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