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Beef Sauerbraten with Potatoes and Carrots

Beef Sauerbraten with Potatoes and Carrots
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A classic German pot roast marinated for days in a sweet-sour vinegar mixture with warm spices, then slow-cooked to tender perfection with root vegetables. This traditional dish develops incredible depth of flavor during the marinating process.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds of beef, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 2 cups dry red wine

  • 3 cups beef broth

  • 1 pound small potatoes, halved

  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon rosemary

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate: Combine vinegar, wine, water, onions, chopped carrots, celery, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, mustard seeds, brown sugar and 1 tsp salt in large non-reactive bowl. Add beef, cover and refrigerate for 3-5 days, turning daily.
  2. Brown meat: Remove beef from marinade (reserve liquid and solids separately). Pat dry, dust with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven and brown meat on all sides.
  3. Cook: Add reserved marinade liquid and solids to pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 2.5 hours.
  4. Add vegetables: Add potatoes and carrot chunks. Continue cooking 1 hour until meat and vegetables are tender.
  5. Finish sauce: Remove meat and vegetables. Strain cooking liquid, return to pot. Stir in crushed gingersnaps and simmer until thickened. Season with remaining salt.
  6. Serve: Slice meat against grain, serve with vegetables and sauce. Traditional with red cabbage or spaetzle.

Notes

  • For authentic flavor, don’t skip the 3+ day marinating time
  • Gingersnaps are traditional for thickening – adjust quantity for desired consistency
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/beef-sauerbraten-with-potatoes-and-carrots/

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