Crock Pot Sauerbraten
Transport your taste buds to Germany with this Crock Pot Sauerbraten, a comfort food classic made deliciously simple with the ease of slow cooking. Featuring a tender, melt-in-your-mouth boneless beef chuck roast marinated in tangy white and red wine vinegars, aromatic spices like cloves, and a touch of sweetness from crushed gingersnaps, this dish is bursting with complex, savory flavors. Accompanied by hearty carrots and a rich, velvety sauce, it’s the perfect meal for cozy family dinners or celebratory feasts. Best of all, with just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off 8-hour slow cook, you can enjoy this traditional German pot roast with minimal effort. Serve it over egg noodles or creamy mashed potatoes for a meal that’s both satisfying and unforgettable.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 3 Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 Bay leaves
- 10 Whole black peppercorns
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 10 Gingersnaps, crushed
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 2
Place the seared roast into the crock pot.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine the white vinegar, red wine vinegar, beef broth, sugar, salt, cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Mix well and pour over the roast in the crock pot.
Step 4
Add the sliced onion and carrots around the roast.
Step 5
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Step 6
Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the crock pot and place on a serving platter. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Step 7
Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and discard the bay leaves and peppercorns.
Step 8
Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in the crushed gingersnaps. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 9
Serve the sauerbraten sliced, topped with the thickened sauce, alongside the cooked carrots. Optionally, serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3201.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5301.7 |
| Total Fat 330.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 1020.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7572.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 307.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 167.9g | |
| Protein 267.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 543.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 45.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6216.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories