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Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten

German marinated beef roast braised until tender in a sweet-sour sauce.

Time210 min
Servings6
Calories50 kcal
LevelHard

Ingredients

  • beef (for braising)1200 g
  • red wine or vinegar400 ml
  • broth500 ml
  • onion2 pcs
  • carrot2 pcs
  • bay leaf3 pcs
  • juniper berries6 pcs
  • gingerbread or flour for sauce40 g
  • salt1 to taste
  • sugar1 tsp
  • dry wine150 ml
  • water500 ml
  • fresh ginger1 tsp

Instructions

1

Marinate the beef for 2–3 days in wine or vinegar, water, onion, carrot, and spices.

2

Pat the meat dry, strain the marinade, and reserve it.

3

Brown the beef deeply on all sides.

4

Add the marinated vegetables, some marinade, and broth; braise for 2.5–3 hours.

5

Strain the sauce, thicken with gingerbread or flour, and balance with sugar and salt.

6

Slice the meat and serve with red cabbage and dumplings.