German Sauerbraten With Potato Dumplings Recipe

Name: German Sauerbraten With Potato Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb beef, rolled rump roast; 2 cups water; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1 large onion thinly sliced; 8 whole cloves; 5 peppercorns, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 4 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1/3 cup gingersnaps, crushed; 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 1/3 cup water; 3 Tbsp flour

Servings: persons

3 lb beef, rolled rump roast
2 cups water
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 large onion thinly sliced
8 whole cloves
5 peppercorns, crushed
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup gingersnaps, crushed
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/3 cup water
3 Tbsp flour

1
Prick beef roast through with fork.
2
Place beef in a 4 quart glass bowl.
3
Mix 2 cups water, vinegar, onion, cloves, peppercorn, salt and bay leave; pour over beef, cover and refrigerate, turning several times for 3 days.
4
Remove beef from marinade, pat dry, strain marinade, reserve it.
5
Heat oil in Dutch oven and cook beef in hot oil, turning occasionally about 10 minutes.
6
Remove beef, pour off fat.
7
Heat 2 cups of reserved marinade and 1/2 cup water to boiling in the same Dutch oven.
8
Reserve remaining marinade. Return beef to Dutch oven, and reduce the heat.
9
Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 2 hours.
10
Remove beef to a heated platter, keep warm.
11
Pour liquid from Dutch oven in a large measuring cup, skim off fat.
12
Add enough reserved marinade to make 2 1/2 cups.
13
Return to Dutch oven, stir in gingersnap crumbs and brown sugar.
14
Mix 1/3 cup water and flour, stir slowly into liquid. Heat to boiling stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
15
Strain gravy serve with beef slices and potato dumplings.

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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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb beef, rolled rump roast, 2 cups water, 1 cup red wine vinegar, 1 large onion thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, German Sauerbraten With Potato Dumplings 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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German Sauerbraten With Potato Dumplings

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