Old World Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Old World Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 lbs round steaks (2-3 in. thick); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 whole cloves; 8 peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium onions (sliced); 1 medium carrot (sliced); 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 4 cups cold water; 3 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup plain flour; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 10 gingersnaps

Servings: persons

3 1/4 lbs round steaks (2-3 in. thick)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 whole cloves
8 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 medium onions (sliced)
1 medium carrot (sliced)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup red wine vinegar
4 cups cold water
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
10 gingersnaps

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3 to 4 days before serving:.
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Place steak in shallow enamel or glass dish. Combine salt, pepper, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, sliced onions, sliced carrots, chopped celery, vinegar and water. Pour over meat, cover and refrigerate.
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About 3 1/2 hours before serving:.
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1. Remove steak from marinade, dry with paper towels, saving marinade.
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2. Heat oil and brown meat on both sides.
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3. To drippings add flour and sugar, brown lightly, scraping bottom of pan well; stir in marinade, bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Add steak and simmer, covered, for 3 hours or until fork tender.
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4. Remove steak to cutting board then carefully remove surface fat from gravy. Stir in crushed gingersnaps to make gravy cook and stir until smooth.
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5. Meanwhile cut meat into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange onto serving dish.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 lbs round steaks (2-3 in. thick), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 4 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Old World Sauerbraten falls under the General 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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Old World Sauerbraten

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