stew beef sauerbraten

Soups & Salads

Stew Beef Sauerbraten

A German-inspired stew using marinated beef with vinegar, spices, and gingersnap cookies. The result is tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply flavored—perfect over spaetzle or potatoes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons shortening
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat 5 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon browning sauce 3 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Melt the shortening in a pressure cooker pot over medium-high heat. Add the stew beef; cook, turning occasionally, until the outside is browned. Pour in the water, vinegar and browning sauce. Add the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Close the lid on the pressure cooker and bring to full pressure. Adjust the heat as needed. Once the pot comes to full pressure, cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the pressure is releasing, mix together the flour and 1/2 cup of water in a cup. Pour this into the pressure cooker, and cook over medium- high heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.