| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 8 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small beef top or bottom round roast (2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup crushed thin ginger cookies (about 10)
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice, wrapped in a cheesecloth bundle
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- 4 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces, leaves torn
- 3 large carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 8 ounces egg noodles
Instructions
- Dissolve the bouillon cube in 1/4 cup warm water and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, turning with tongs, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook, stirring, until browned and slightly dry, about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and the bouillon mixture, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer the mixture to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker along with the beef, ginger cookies, cheesecloth bundle, onion, chopped celery and carrots. Cover and cook on low until the meat is very tender, 8 hours.
- Before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain and divide among shallow bowls. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and slice. Discard the cheesecloth bundle. Serve the beef, vegetables and sauce over the noodles and top with the celery leaves.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 680 |
| Total Fat | 20 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 7 grams |
| Cholesterol | 211 milligrams |
| Sodium | 982 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 59 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 grams |
| Protein | 63 grams |
| Sugar | 12 grams |
Reviews
This was good. No complaints from my family. It was interesting using the ginger cookies.
This recipe is extremely easy and develops great flavor. I was very surprised how good this was considering how easy it is.
This version of Sauerbraten is very good and easy. I have been making Sauerbraten for 35 years, but I like that this version uses a smaller piece of beef and comes together quickly in the crockpot. I served this with Creamy Cucumber Salad. NOTE: I used a beautiful London Broil that required very little trimming and 8 regular ginger snaps instead of thin cookies.