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Classic Sauerbraten

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This entrée is served with spaetzle at the Ox Yoke Inn, in Amana, Iowa. You will need to begin marinating the beef two days ahead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 4 1/2-pound top round roast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup canned beef broth
1/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/3 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 8 ingredients in large saucepan and bring to boil. Cool.

    Step 2

    Place beef in bowl slightly larger that beef. Pour marinade over. Cover and chill 2 days, turning beef twice daily.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove beef from marinade and place in roasting pan; reserve marinade. Roast beef until tender, about 2 hours. Transfer beef to carving board; cool. Pour any accumulated juices from roasting pan into marinade. Strain marinade (do not clean roasting pan).

    Step 4

    Mix 1/4 cup oil and flour in heavy large skillet. Stir over medium heat until dark brown, about 10 minutes. Gradually mix in 2 cups marinade (discard any remaining marinade) and broth. Boil until thick, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in sugar and cookie crumbs. Pour into roasting pan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    Slice beef and arrange in large baking dish. Pour sauce over meat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).

    Step 6

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake beef until heated through, about 15 minutes.

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