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Bavarian Beef Recipe

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth Bavarian Beef, slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot! This hearty recipe, featuring rich gravy and savory vegetables, pairs wonderfully with crusty rye or pumpernickel bread. A comforting classic, perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 467.8 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bavarian Beef

  • 1 (3-4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • ¾ cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 stalks chopped celery
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional, or beef broth)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Cooked noodles, for serving (optional)
  • Chopped dill pickles, for garnish (optional)
  • Crumbled bacon, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 1 cup beef broth (optional, or dry red wine)

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How to Make Bavarian Beef

  1. Trim excess fat from a 3-4 lb beef roast.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the roast on all sides in 2 tablespoons of hot oil. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, add 1 large chopped onion, 2 cups chopped carrots, 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles, and 2 stalks chopped celery to your crockpot.
  4. Place the browned roast on top of the vegetables in the crockpot. Cut the roast to fit if necessary.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup beef broth (or red wine), 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 4 whole cloves, and 2 bay leaves.
  6. Pour the mixture over the meat in the crockpot.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  8. Remove the beef from the crockpot and place it on a platter to keep warm.
  9. **Make the gravy:** Transfer the cooking liquid from the crockpot to a 2-quart saucepan.
  10. Skim off excess fat and remove the bay leaves.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of beef broth (or red wine).
  12. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the saucepan of cooking liquid, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  13. Cook and stir over medium heat until the gravy thickens and bubbles.
  14. Add the crockpot vegetables to the gravy and stir for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  15. Slice the beef and serve with the vegetable gravy and your favorite noodles.
  16. Garnish with chopped dill pickles and crumbled bacon (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

61g

Carbs

3g

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