Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten

Name: Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: German Dinner Recipes, German Recipes
Ingredients: 1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup; 1 large onion, chopped; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices; 3 bay leaves; 1 boneless beef chuck roast or rump roast (3 to 4 pounds); 4 cups water; 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount of time and fuss it takes to make it. This recipe is so good and oh-so-easy. It's great served with dumplings, spaetzle, veggies or a salad. —Norma English, Baden, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
3 bay leaves
1 boneless beef chuck roast or rump roast (3 to 4 pounds)
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

Mix first six ingredients. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add water. Pour ketchup mixture over top. Add cookie crumbs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours.
Remove roast from slow cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking juices; skim fat. Transfer 4 cups juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 475 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 858mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

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Robert

Jan 8, 2020

I have been trying for more than 20 years to imitate my grandmothers sauerbraten recipe. The first time I made this recipe it was so close so I decided to pickle the meat in apple cider vinegar diluted with water for three days prior to cooking. I finally was able to replicate the sauerbraten I remember as a child that my grandmother made that I love so much!!!
Theresa

Feb 10, 2019

Made this exactly the way it said t and it was way to sweet..
SMoorman

Oct 14, 2018

A lot of sauce, didn't have to make the gravy. Very tangy, my husband loved it. I made spaetzle, first time, it went well with it. Maybe less ketchup and ginger snaps, I'm going to experiement next time.
NDee

Mar 21, 2018

Although it was quite easy to make, I was a little disappointed with the flavor as I like my sauerbraten to have more of a marinated sour flavor.
KristineChayes

Jan 7, 2018

I've made this a few times since the recipe first appeared in 2009. It is very simple to prepare and the Sauerbraten is tender and well-seasoned. This is great with potato pancakes and sweet and sour red cabbage. This recipe is a keeper!
Valerie

Feb 24, 2017

This was easy and so delicious, I had never made or had this dish. It was very easy and very good Sauerbraten , will make and share it with friends
swinny

Oct 12, 2014

It is delish!!!!
buttermilk maid

Aug 29, 2014

Wow, sauerbraten, the easy way. So good and not the 2 day prep work. Made it just right.
newtastediva

Nov 15, 2012

Not what we were expecting. Maybe too much vinegar, just not sure. We won't make it again.
tayer

Oct 16, 2011

Nice variation on the original and pretty easy to put together. I think I used a bottom round roast - that's what was on sale - and it was fine.