Slow-Cooker Bavarian-Style Beef and Sauerkraut

Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Slow-Cooker Bavarian-Style Beef and Sauerkraut
525 min.
10
219kcal

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Indulge in the rich and hearty flavors of our Slow-Cooker Bavarian-Style Beef and Sauerkraut, a dish that brings the warmth of traditional German cuisine right to your table. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe is not only dairy-free but also incredibly easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without the fuss.

Imagine tender, succulent beef that has been slow-cooked to perfection, infused with the aromatic essence of caraway seeds and complemented by the tangy bite of Bavarian-style sauerkraut. The addition of dark beer or beef broth enhances the depth of flavor, creating a savory sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a generous yield of 10 servings, this dish is ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.

As the beef simmers in the slow cooker, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas, making it hard to resist the anticipation of the meal to come. Whether served for lunch or dinner, this main course is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to savor a delightful taste of Bavaria!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • pound sirloin beef tips boneless trimmed of fat
  • teaspoons caraway seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 16 ounces onion whole frozen
  • 16 ounces sauerkraut bavarian-style undrained canned
  • 0.5 cup beef broth dark flavored
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon dijon mustard stone-ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 5 minutes or until brown on all sides.
  2. Sprinkle with caraway seed and salt.
  3. Place beef in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Place onions, sauerkraut and 1/4 cup of the beer around beef.
  5. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  6. Remove beef from cooker; cover to keep warm.
  7. Mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup beer and the mustard in small bowl; gradually stir into juices in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  8. Serve beef with juices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein57.33%
Fat26.1%
Carbs16.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.6
Glycemic Load
2.87
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
17.604347953978%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.27mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
9.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.26kcal
10.96%
Fat:6.19g
9.53%
Saturated Fat:1.83g
11.42%
Carbohydrates:8.85g
2.95%
Net Carbohydrates:6.46g
2.35%
Sugar:2.76g
3.07%
Cholesterol:74.84mg
24.95%
Sodium:558.11mg
24.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.61g
61.22%
Selenium:41.39µg
59.13%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.65%
Vitamin B3:9.07mg
45.36%
Zinc:5.84mg
38.91%
Phosphorus:307.29mg
30.73%
Vitamin B12:1.71µg
28.49%
Iron:3.44mg
19.11%
Potassium:619.42mg
17.7%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.4%
Vitamin C:10.11mg
12.26%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.95%
Magnesium:44.41mg
11.1%
Folate:41.94µg
10.48%
Copper:0.2mg
10.13%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.73%
Vitamin K:10.11µg
9.63%
Fiber:2.39g
9.55%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.95%
Calcium:56.22mg
5.62%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.79%