Crockpot Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Crockpot Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef, round steak cut into 2 inch cubes; 2 each onions chopped; 1 1/2 cups beef stock; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 each bay leaves; 16 ounces baby carrots; 2 russet potatoes peeled and cubed; 3/4 cup gingersnap cookies about 15 cookies, crushed; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef, round steak cut into 2 inch cubes
2 each onions chopped
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 each bay leaves
16 ounces baby carrots
2 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
3/4 cup gingersnap cookies about 15 cookies, crushed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

1
In a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker; combine beef, onions, broth, vinegar, bay leaves, carrots, and potatoes.
2
Stir thoroughly and cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours.
3
Remove cover, remove bay leaves and turn heat to HIGH setting, remove cover and turn heat to high.
4
Add crushed gingersnap cookies and brown sugar to the mixture.
5
Stir and taste for seasoning (you may want to add more brown sugar to adjust sweet vs. sour balance).
6
In a small bowl stir together the sour cream and flour.
7
Add to the slow cooker and combine well
8
Cover and cook for 30 minutes until thickened.
9
Serve with hot cooked egg noodles or spatzele.
10
Adjust cooking time as needed if your slow cooker is newer which tends to be hotter, about 6 hours.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef, round steak cut into 2 inch cubes, 2 each onions chopped, 1 1/2 cups beef stock, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Sauerbraten 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crockpot Sauerbraten

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