Old-world sauerbraten

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsCooking oil
1eachBeef roast -- rump (5 lb.)
2largesOnion -- sliced
1cupVinegar
2cupsWater
¼cupLemon juice
3eachesBay leaves
6Whole cloves
2teaspoonsSalt
½teaspoonPepper
5tablespoonsKetchup
12eachesGingersnap cookies --
Crumbled

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high. brown beef on all sides.

Add all remaining ingredients except gingersnaps; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beef is tender about 3 hours.

During the last 30 min. stir in gingersnaps. Remove meat; discard bay leaves and cloves. While slicing meat, bring gravy to a boil ro reduce and thicken. Yield: 14 to 16 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman