Peg Frank's Sauerbraten Recipe Recipe

Name: Peg Frank's Sauerbraten Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs. 2 inch thick round steak; 1 tbsp. salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 onions, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 4 cloves; 4 peppercorns; Gingersnaps (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pt. red wine vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp. beef fat or possibly oil; 6 tbsp. butter; 5 tbsp. flour; 1 tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

3 lbs. 2 inch thick round steak
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 onions, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 cloves
4 peppercorns
Gingersnaps (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pt. red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. beef fat or possibly oil
6 tbsp. butter
5 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. sugar

1
Wipe meat with damp cloth and season with salt and pepper.
2
Place in glass or possibly enamel bowl with salt, pepper, onions, carrot, celery, cloves, peppercorns, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, ginger, cinnamon, and sufficient water to cover the meat.
3
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 days.
4
On the fifth day, drain meat reserving liquid.
5
Saute/fry meat in 2 Tbsp.
6
fat and 1 Tbsp.
7
butter till all sides are seared.
8
Add in marinade and bring to a boil.
9
Lower heat and simmer 3 hrs.
10
Heat 5 Tbsp.
11
butter in a pan.
12
Blend in flour and sugar and let brown.
13
Add in to simmering meat mix.
14
Cover and continue cooking till meat is tender--about one more hour.
15
Remove meat to serving platter.
16
Stir gingersnaps into the pot juices and cook till thickened.
17
Pour this gravy over the meat and serve.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs. 2 inch thick round steak, 1 tbsp. salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Peg Frank's Sauerbraten Recipe 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.

Peg Frank's Sauerbraten Recipe

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