Slow Cooker Sauerbraten

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. top round or beef loin roast, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 package baby carrots
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 tsp. jarred, minced garlic
• 2 small potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp. whole-wheat flour

Directions:

1. Sauerbraten is a German style beef stew that’s cooked in a vinegar sauce with warm spices.
2. Start by adding beef, onion, broth, vinegar, celery, garlic, carrots and potatoes to slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook over low setting for 8-10 hours, or over high setting for 3-4 hours.
4. Add brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg and flour to cooker, stir and turn to high heat.
5. cook for 30 minutes more.