Easy Way Sauerbraten

Prep: 180 min Cuisine: German

Sauerbraten is a flavorful German pot roast featuring marinated beef in a tangy vinegar-based marinade, infused with garlic, bay leaf, and pepper. Perfect for hearty family dinners or special occasions, it offers tender meat with a zesty, savory profile that appeals to lovers of robust flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. boneless chuck
  • 1/2 cup wine vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic
  • generous dash pepper
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix

Instructions

  1. Line a baking pan with heavy-duty foil and place the meat in the center.
  2. Pour vinegar over the meat.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled bay leaf, crushed garlic, and pepper over the meat.
  4. Bring the foil up over the meat to cover it.
  5. Let marinate at room temperature for half an hour, or in the refrigerator for two to three hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

176 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 5.5g 7% DV
Carbs 28.5g 10% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 126mg 5% DV
Potassium 333.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 19mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 79.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 261.8mg 20% DV
Iron 12mg 66% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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