CLASSIC SAUERBRATEN

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A quick and easy Sauerbraten recipe. This entrée is served with spaetzle at the Ox Yoke Inn, in Amana, Iowa. You will need to begin marinating the beef two days ahead.

Categories     Beef     Marinate     Roast     Oktoberfest     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 4 1/2-pound top round roast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup canned beef broth
1/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/3 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in large saucepan and bring to boil. Cool.
  • Place beef in bowl slightly larger that beef. Pour marinade over. Cover and chill 2 days, turning beef twice daily.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove beef from marinade and place in roasting pan; reserve marinade. Roast beef until tender, about 2 hours. Transfer beef to carving board; cool. Pour any accumulated juices from roasting pan into marinade. Strain marinade (do not clean roasting pan).
  • Mix 1/4 cup oil and flour in heavy large skillet. Stir over medium heat until dark brown, about 10 minutes. Gradually mix in 2 cups marinade (discard any remaining marinade) and broth. Boil until thick, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in sugar and cookie crumbs. Pour into roasting pan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Slice beef and arrange in large baking dish. Pour sauce over meat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake beef until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Vincent Bianchi
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This recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The meat was tender and the gravy was flavorful, but I would probably cut back on the vinegar next time.


Ramsey Montero
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Just made this recipe and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Vanesa Lopez
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Sauerbraten is a classic German dish that is always a hit. This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The meat is tender and flavorful and the gravy is rich and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


JET SET GRAMOPHONE
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This was my first time making sauerbraten and I was really happy with how it turned out. The meat was tender and juicy and the gravy was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amina Begum
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I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though it took a while to cook, it was totally worth it. The sauerbraten came out perfect and my family loved it. Definitely a keeper!


the Akuh
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This is hands down the best sauerbraten recipe I've ever had! The meat was so tender and flavorful and the gravy was rich and tangy. I will definitely be making this again. 5/5 stars!


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