Ingredients and Weight: - Round steak: 2 1/2 pounds - Red wine: 1 bottle (750 ml) - Red wine vinegar: 1/2 cup - Brown sugar: 1/4 cup - Gingerbread spice: 1 teaspoon - Allspice berries: 1 teaspoon - Bay leaves: 3 - Onion, sliced: 1 large - Carrots, sliced: 3 - Celery, sliced: 2 - Beef broth: 2 cups - Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon - Water: 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Difficulty Level: 2 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. In a large bowl, combine the round steak with the red wine, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, gingerbread spice, allspice berries, bay leaves, onion, carrots, and celery. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 2. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Sear the steak in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside. 4. Add the marinade to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half. 5. Add the beef broth to the skillet and return the steak to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 1/2-3 hours, or until the steak is tender. 6. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add to the sauce in the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened. 8. Serve the steak slices with the sauce and your desired sides.
Nutritional Information: Per serving (without sides): - Calories: 350 - Fat: 10g - Carbohydrates: 30g - Protein: 40g
Dish Characteristics: - Savory and flavorful - Tender and juicy steak - Rich and tangy sauce
User Comments: - "This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The steak was so tender and the sauce was amazing!" - "I loved the blend of spices in this sauerbraten. It was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy." - "My guests raved about this dish. It was a real crowd-pleaser."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have gingerbread spice, you can substitute a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. - To save time, you can use a pre-marinated round steak. - If the steak is not tender after 2 1/2 hours of cooking, continue to simmer until it reaches your desired tenderness.