Overnight Sauerbraten Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time1 Hr 50 Min
Ready In2 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Beef Chuck Steak- 2 pounds cut into 1 1/2 inches thick
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Ground ginger1 Teaspoon
 Cider vinegar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 Medium, sliced
 Mixed spice2 Tablespoon
 Bay leaves1
 Peppercorns1/2 Teaspoon
 Whole Cloves1
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Shortening2 Tablespoon
 All-Purpose Flour- tablespoon, sifted

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Clean the meat and remove the sinus and fat off.
2) Rub the meat with salt and ginger, place in the large bowl.
3) In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, onions, pickling spice, bay leaves, peppercorn, cloves and sugar, bring to boil.
4) Cool the vinegar mixture and pour over meat.
5) Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight, turning once or twice.

MAKING
6) Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
7) Dry the meat using paper towels.
8) In large skillet, heat the shortening and brown the meat on all sides.
9) Add 2 cups of reserved marinade and half the onions and spices from marinade.
10) Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

FINALIZING
11) In a cup, mix little cold water and flour.
12) Remove the meat and thicken the liquid with flour mixture.
13) Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes or until thickened, then strain.

SERVING
14) Slice the meat and place on the serving plate, spoon the sauce on top.
15) Serve potato dumpling or mashed potatoes on side if desired.
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