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Sauerbraten with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: Sauerbraten with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2.5 kg beef chuck roast; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup apple cider; 1 cup vinegar; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp caraway seeds; 2 tbsp black peppercorns; 1 tbsp salt; 2 apples, sliced; 1 cup cabbage, shredded; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 2 cups beef broth

A German pot roast dish with a tangy sauce made from wine, vinegar, and brown sugar.

210 minutes6 servings

Method

Brown the beef roast in a pot.
Add red wine, apple cider, vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, caraway seeds, peppercorns, and salt. Simmer for 2.5-3 hours.
Sauté apples and cabbage in butter until tender.
Mix flour and beef broth to make a sauce.
Serve the sauerbraten with apple red cabbage and boiled potatoes.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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