Sauerbraten in the Crockpot

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice mimics flavor without alcohol.

beef roast

🥗Healthier: pork roast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken is more affordable and lower in fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar adds depth without extra cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and cost.

Brown the chuck roast in a skillet with a little oil until browned on both sides.

Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar to the crockpot.

Pour in 1 cup of red wine into the crockpot.

Turn the crockpot on high.

After browning the meat, add chopped onions and carrots to the skillet to sauté briefly.

Transfer the browned chuck roast to the crockpot.

Deglaze the skillet with a little water and add the liquid to the crockpot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the crockpot.

Crush and add 11 Moravian cookies (or ginger snaps) to the crockpot for flavor.

Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for longer.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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