Bavarian Beef Recipe

Name: Bavarian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 2/12 - 3-lb boneless beef chuck pot roast; 1 T cooking oil; 2 c sliced carrots; 2 c chopped onions; 1 c sliced celery; 3/4 c chopped kosher dill pickles; 1/2 c dry red wine or beef broth; 1/3 c German-style mustard; 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 T all-purpose flour; 2 T dry red wine or beef broth; Hot cooked spaetzle or cooked boodles; Chopped kosher dill pickles (optional); Crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

Servings: persons

1- 2/12 - 3-lb boneless beef chuck pot roast
1 T cooking oil
2 c sliced carrots
2 c chopped onions
1 c sliced celery
3/4 c chopped kosher dill pickles
1/2 c dry red wine or beef broth
1/3 c German-style mustard
1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 bay leaves
2 T all-purpose flour
2 T dry red wine or beef broth
Hot cooked spaetzle or cooked boodles
Chopped kosher dill pickles (optional)
Crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

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1. Trim fat from roast. If necessary, cut roast to fit into a Crock Pot; reserve trimmings for another use. In a large skillet, brown the roast slowly on all sides in hot oil.
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2. Meanwhile, in the Crock Pot place the carrots, onions, celery, and 3/4 c pickles. Place the meat atop the vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the wine or broth, mustard, pepper, cloves, and bay leaves. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for 8-10 hours or on the high setting for 4-5 hours. Remove the meat from the Crock Pot and place on a serving platter; keep warm.
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3. For gravy, transfer vegetables and cooking liquid to a 2-qt saucepan. Skim off fat; remove bay leaves. Stir together the flour and the 2 T wine or beef broth. Stir into mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for one minute more. Serve meat and vegetables with gravy and hot cooked spaetzle or noodles. If desired, top with additional chopped pickle and bacon.

590

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 2/12 - 3-lb boneless beef chuck pot roast, 1 T cooking oil, 2 c sliced carrots, 2 c chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Bavarian Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bavarian Beef

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