Schmorbraten (slow-braised beef roast with red wine and vegetables)

Schmorbraten is the classic German Sunday lunch: a slowly braised, covered beef roast with a deeply aromatic red wine gravy. It almost makes itself, and potato dumplings and red cabbage go with it excellently. A sure presence at the festive table.

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Method

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1. Season the meat with salt and pepper and brown it on each side in hot oil in a large lidded roasting pot.
2. Take out the meat and cook the vegetables in the fat for 5 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
3. Add the tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, then pour in the wine and reduce. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
4. Return the meat and add the broth, bay leaves, juniper and marjoram.
5. Cover and roast in an oven preheated to 160°C for 2.5-3 hours until the meat is tender. ⏱ Timer: 2.5 h
6. Take out the meat, strain the gravy and boil it down, thickening with flour mixed with water if needed.
7. Slice and serve with potatoes, dumplings or red cabbage.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Browning the meat well gives a lot of flavor to the gravy.
• The key to slow roasting is low temperature and a lid.
• Rest it, then slice it so the juices do not run out.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make it ahead?

Yes, it is even tastier the next day; reheat the slices in the gravy.

Do I need good wine?

A dry red wine, but it need not be expensive; something you would gladly drink.

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