Easy Beef Sauerbraten Stew

If you love Sauerbraten, I think you will really love this easy twist, Sauerbraten Stew.

The stew offers deep, rich flavors, thanks to ingredients like red wine, vinegar, and an unexpected secret weapon—Homefree Ginger Snap mini cookies!

In this recipe, the Ginger Snap cookies aren’t just a garnish or a sweet treat; they’re the perfect gluten-free thickening agent for the stew’s sauce. As the stew simmers, finely crushed cookies are stirred in to create a thick, velvety gravy. The sweetness and spiciness of the cookies complement the tanginess of the vinegar and the richness of the beef, bringing a balance that makes this dish unforgettable. If you’ve never used cookies as a thickener before, this is the perfect time to give it a try!

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

Kosher or fine sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 white onion, diced

1-pound baby carrots

2 cups gluten-free beef broth

1 cup red wine

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 (5-ounce) box Homefree Ginger Snap mini cookies, finely crushed

Chopped parsley, to garnish

Season the beef with salt and pepper Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes. Add the onion and cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the beef broth, wine, and vinegar, bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 ½-3 hours or until tender. Add the carrots and simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes. Add the ginger snaps, stir well, and continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until the gravy has thickened and the carrots are tender.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

For more stew recipes, go HERE

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

▢
Season the beef with salt and pepper Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes. Add the onion and cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
▢
Add the beef broth, wine, and vinegar, bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 ½-3 hours or until tender. Add the carrots and simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes. Add the ginger snaps, stir well, and continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until the gravy has thickened and the carrots are tender.
▢
Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Beef Sauerbraten Stew

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276
Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 78mg26%

Sodium 362mg15%

Potassium 604mg17%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 7834IU157%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.