Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy
Tender beef is simmered with onion, beef broth, red wine vinegar, and bay leaves, then finished in a sweet, warmly spiced gingersnap gravy. Served over egg noodles and topped with fresh parsley, this sauerbraten-inspired stew makes a comforting, hearty meal for a cool evening or family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine beef, onion, beef broth, vinegar, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
- 2
Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Remove the bay leaves from the beef mixture; stir in crushed gingersnaps and brown sugar. Cook the beef mixture on Low until thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve sauerbraten over egg noodles and garnish with parsley.
- 5
Drain.
- 6
Remove the bay leaves from the beef mixture; stir in the crushed gingersnaps and the brown sugar.
- 7
Continue cooking the beef mixture on Low until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- 8
Serve the sauerbraten over the egg noodles and garnish with the parsley.
- Calories 837.25 kcal High 42%
- Protein 27.19 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 130.87 g 48%
- Total Fat 23.07 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 5.52 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.74 mg High 38%
- Sodium 948.93 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 6.37 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 16.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.74 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 6.29 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 166.07 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 97.39 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 2.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy is a German dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 7 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 837.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy?
- It is a German recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, Dried Bay Leaves, Fine Egg Noodles. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy?
- About 7 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 837.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy healthy?
- Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 837.25 calories and 27.19 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 948.93 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.52 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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