German Braised Beef Cutlet: Zwiebelrostbraten | Real German Food

beef roast

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork is leaner, while chicken is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and versatile.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth lowers calories and is often cheaper.

Slice onions and shallots thinly and set aside.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add sliced onions and shallots and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove onions and shallots and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.

Season eye of round steak with salt, black pepper, and white pepper on all sides.

Add eye of round steak to the skillet and sear until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove eye of round steak and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Deglaze the skillet with dry red wine, scraping up browned bits.

Add dark or brown stock and sweet paprika powder; bring to a simmer.

Return sliced beef to the skillet and cover; cook for 30-40 minutes until tender.

Serve sliced beef topped with caramelized onions and shallots and sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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