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German Sauerbraten
5 from 15 votes

German Sauerbraten

German Sauerbraten is a marinated beef roast known for its rich, tangy flavor and tender texture. The recipe uses a beef rump roast marinated for three days in a spiced vinegar and wine broth with cloves, bay leaves, and sugar, which breaks down the meat fibers. After marinating, the beef is seared and slow-cooked with onions and the marinade, then sliced and served with a thickened gravy made by incorporating crushed gingersnap cookies.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 d 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 419 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 3 pound Beef Rump Roast
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 10 clove whole
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 2 onion chopped, yellow
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 5 gingersnap cookies , crushed to crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Add beef, red wine vinegar, beef broth, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, sugar, cloves and bay leaves to a large ziplock bag.
  2. Mix ingredients together, remove all air and marinate for 3 days.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  4. Remove beef from marinade, reserve marinade, and dry well.
  5. Add vegetable oil to large pot on high heat.
  6. Season beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper.
  7. Sear on all sides until well browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  8. Add in the onions, and the marinade.
  9. Cover and cook for 3 hours.
  10. Remove the beef from the pot and strain the liquid in the pot.
  11. If too much liquid cooked off, add 1 cup beef broth.
  12. Add in half the cookie crumbs and cook until sauce thickens.
  13. If it stays too thin, add remaining cookies.
  14. Slice the beef against the grain and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 1861mg (78%) Potassium 898mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419

% Daily Value*

Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 1861mg 78%
Potassium 898mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.