Quick Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Quick Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef rolled rump roast; 1 (7/8 ounce) package instant meat marinade; 2/3 cup white vinegar; 1 medium onion, slice; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon pickling spices; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/3 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

4 lbs beef rolled rump roast
1 (7/8 ounce) package instant meat marinade
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 medium onion, slice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon pickling spices
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Place meat in deep skillet or Dutch oven.
2
Mix marinade and vinegar; pour over meat.
3
With sharp fork, pierce surface of meat; marinate 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
4
Add onion, bay leaves, pickling spices and pepper.
5
Cover tightly; simmer on top of range or in 325 degrees oven 3 hours.
6
Remove meat.
7
Strain drippings and discard spices.
8
Measure drippings and add water to measure 2 1/2 cups liquid.
9
Melt shortening in skillet.
10
Blend in flour.
11
Cook over low heat , stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Gradually stir in liquid.
14
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
15
Boil and stir 1 minute.
16
Add, meat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until tender , turning meat once.
17
Place meat on warm platter; keep warm while preparing Gingersnap Gravy.
18
Gingersnap Gravy:
19
Stir 1/3 cup crushed gingersnaps and 1 tsp sugar into gravy in pan.
20
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
21
Boil and stir 1 minute.
22
Serve gravy with meat.

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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: 4 lbs beef rolled rump roast, 1 (7/8 ounce) package instant meat marinade, 2/3 cup white vinegar, 1 medium onion, slice, and more.

Yes, Quick Sauerbraten falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Sauerbraten

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