Best 10 Slow Cooker Sauerbraten Beef Recipes

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In the realm of slow-cooked culinary delights, few dishes rival the captivating allure of sauerbraten beef. Slow cooker sauerbraten beef, a testament to time-honored traditions, embarks on a culinary journey that melds rich flavors, tender textures, and aromatic spices into a symphony of tastes. Whether you're a novice cook seeking a comforting family meal or an experienced gastronome searching for a new culinary adventure, this guide will unveil the secrets to creating an unforgettable slow cooker sauerbraten beef that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

SLOW-COOKER SAUERBRATEN



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My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount of time and fuss it takes to make it. This recipe is so good and oh-so-easy. It's great served with dumplings, spaetzle, veggies or a salad. -Norma English, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
3 bay leaves
1 boneless beef chuck roast or rump roast (3 to 4 pounds)
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Mix first six ingredients. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add water. Pour ketchup mixture over top. Add cookie crumbs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking juices; skim fat. Transfer 4 cups juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SAUERBRATEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 4-to-5-pound flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pickling spice, tied in cheesecloth with twine
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
6 carrots, quartered crosswise
4 stalks celery, quartered crosswise
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
12 gingersnap cookies, crumbled
Chopped fresh parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the brisket with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cut crosswise into 3 pieces. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brisket in batches and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in the wine, vinegar and pickling spice sachet and simmer 4 minutes. Add to the slow cooker along with the beef broth, carrots, celery, leeks and half of the gingersnaps. Cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
  • Remove the meat, vegetables and spice sachet. Whisk the remaining gingersnaps into the cooking liquid and add salt, pepper and parsley to taste. Set aside 1 piece of brisket, 1 cup vegetables and 2 cups gravy to make Corn, Squash and Beef Casserole. Slice the remaining meat and serve with the vegetables and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 139 milligrams, Sodium 795 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 76 grams

SUNNY'S EASY SLOW COOKER SAUERBRATEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time P2DT9h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 3-pound beef rump roast
Kosher salt
1 pound frozen chopped onions
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling spice blend
1 tablespoon honey
8 to 10 whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup red wine, whatever type you like
1 pound boiled peeled small potatoes, for serving
Sunny's Simple Red Cabbage Kraut, recipe follows
4 cups beer (your favorite beer, as long as it's not too chocolatey dark)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke
4 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater or finely minced
4 whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia onions
1 head red cabbage, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Season the beef on all sides with salt. Place in a large plastic bag (turkey bag!) and add the onions, red wine vinegar, pickling spice blend, honey, peppercorns and 1 cup water. Marinate, refrigerated, for 2 days.
  • For the sauerbraten: Remove the beef from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Pat the beef dry. Sprinkle the flour on all sides of the beef. In a large pan on high heat, add the oil. When it begins to swirl and smoke, add the beef. Sear on all sides to a deep golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes; don't forget the ends!
  • Add the beef to a slow cooker and pour in the reserved marinade and red wine. Cook on low for 8 hours, until the meat is tender but not falling apart.
  • Remove the beef, tent loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes. Turn the slow cooker to high and reduce the liquid slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice the beef and serve with the sauce, boiled potatoes and Sunny's Simple Red Cabbage Kraut.
  • To a large pan with straight sides or a stockpot, add the beer, sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, liquid smoke, garlic and peppercorns. Turn the heat to medium high and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the onions and cabbage and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

ROUND STEAK SAUERBRATEN



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It takes only minutes to ready round steak for the slow cooker, then it simmers to a tasty tenderness most of the day. Tip: Lind Bloom of McHenry, Illinois says the flavorful beef strips and sauce are nice over hot rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
2-1/2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 3-inch x 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
10 cups hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the gravy mix, brown sugar, 2 cups water, onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. , Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; stir into gravy mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 IN CROCK POT



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Boneless chuck roast makes the BEST "sour beef", since it literally "melts" in the gravy - and only needs to marinate overnight. My mom used to make REAL potato dumplings from cooked, riced potatoes, but Panni mix works well without the uncertainty of disintegration. I have found that commercial gingersnaps aren't what they used to be, carry very little ginger flavor, and does not thicken for gravy. A few years ago, I BEGGED Zaaries for a gingerbread cookie recipe, was given "Recipe#111307", Good Old Gingersnaps, which I have used since, but doubling the amount of ginger. Leftovers are great on noodles or bread. Cooking time includes marinating overnight.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 20h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 ounce) can pickling spices
1 large onion, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
20 gingersnaps
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
4 -5 lbs boneless chuck roast

Steps:

  • Pour pickling spice into a square of cheese cloth and tie into bundle with string.
  • Combine vinegar, water, lemon juice, salt, sugar, onion, and spice bag in the crock pot.
  • Add the meat and marinate in a cool place overnight.
  • Cook all day on low heat.
  • Remove meat and spice bag.
  • Add crumbled gingersnaps.
  • Whisk or stir until gingersnaps form a smooth gravy.
  • Add gingersnaps as needed to thicken to desired consistency.
  • Taste, and add additional salt and/or sugar to suit individual taste.
  • Return meat to pot and cook a little longer, so that flavor of gravy penetrates meat.
  • Serve with potato dumplings or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.2, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 1546.5, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.6, Protein 65.5

SLOW-COOKER OXTAIL SOUP



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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

2 pounds oxtails, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) beef broth
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chopped cabbage

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.

CROCK POT SAUERBRATEN



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Looking for something to serve for Oktoberfest? NOTE: Plan ahead because this needs to marinate for 3 days. This is surprisingly easy to make. Assembling the marinade takes very little time and the actual cooking is done in a crock pot, leaving you free to enjoy your day however you wish. The important thing is not to skimp on the marinating time.

Provided by Roxi3617

Categories     Meat

Time 7h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 (4 -4 1/2 lb) lean top round roast
1/4 cup brown sugar
12 gingersnaps, crushed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cool.
  • Place beef in a glass 9 x 13" baking dish. Pour cooled marinade over beef. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 3 days, turning twice daily.
  • Remove meat and place in a 7-8 quart slow cooker. Strain marinade and pour over beef. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until beef starts to fall apart on the edges.
  • Remove beef to a platter and slice 1/4" thick. Set aside.
  • Strain liquid and return to crock pot, turn to high. Add the brown sugar and gingersnaps, stirring until dissolved. Mix the flour into the 1/4 cup water. Stir into the liquid and heat and stir for 5 minutes. Return the beef to the gravy. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes more or until the gravy is thickened. Serve with hot noodles or Spaetzle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.5, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 848.7, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 68

ROUND STEAK SAUERBRATEN



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This isn't traditional Sauerbraten, but a great, easy substitute using round steak. My mom made this dish when I was a kid. I started making it when my kids were young, and we all love it!! Try serving over buttered noodles. If your crew is really hungry, then double the recipe. The single recipe is never enough for my family of four.

Provided by Kathy MacDonald

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Round Steak Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds top round steak, trimmed and sliced thin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
2 cups water
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced meat and brown well. Remove meat. Add the gravy mix and water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the onion powder, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, bay leaf and salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Return the meat to the pan, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for one hour, or until meat is tender. Remove bay leaf.
  • Note: You could also transfer to a casserole dish and bake covered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 114.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 654.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • To make sure the beef is tender, use a chuck roast or a top round roast.
  • Sear the beef in a hot skillet before slow cooking to add flavor.
  • Use a good quality red wine for the marinade and the cooking liquid. A dry red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot, will work well.
  • Add plenty of spices and herbs to the marinade to give the beef a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the beef on low heat for at least 8 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the sauerbraten with mashed potatoes, spaetzle, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker sauerbraten is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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