Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Sauerbraten Beef, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, sliced onion, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, ground ginger, ground cloves, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.
- Add the beef chuck roast to the slow cooker, ensuring it is submerged in the marinade.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the beef once cooked and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Slice or shred the beef and serve with the sauce over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the beef in the vinegar mixture overnight before cooking.
- Add sliced carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal in one pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg