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    Instant Pot Sauerbraten Recipe (German Pot Roast).

    This Sauerbraten recipe is made quickly in the pressure cooker. Enjoy the robust flavors of this traditional German Pot Roast without having to marinade the meat for days! Your instant pot seals in the flavor in a fraction of the time!

    Slices of saurbraten with mashed potatoes and carrots on a white plate.Quick and Easy Sauerbraten

    Enjoy the distinct and delicious flavors of this German Pot Roast any day of the week with this simple and quick sauerbraten recipe. Make this delicious beef pot roast anytime you feel like having some German food. No need to wait for Oktoberfest festivities to enjoy this dish!

    German Approved!

    This recipe was delicious. I would not have thought you could make a tasty Sauerbraten in this short amount of time. I grew up in Germany and it was always a many day process, so this is a game changer. Thank you so much

    Connie ★★★★★

    Close up view of sauerbraten slices on a white plateWhat is Sauerbraten?

    • Sauerbraten is a German pot roast made usually from beef. Other meats like lamb, venison and pork are also use.
    • Sauerbraten means “sour roast meat”. The name comes from the dish’s preparation, as the meat is marinated for several days in a mixture of vinegar, wine and spices before it is cooked.

    Plated sourbraten with mashed potatoes and carrotsWhat cut of Beef to Use to Make Sauerbraten?

    • In this sauerbraten recipe I used Eye of Round Roast. Beef Chuck and Rump Roast can also be used.

    Picture here some of the ingredients to make this sauerbraten recipe. Eye of Round Roast, pickling spices, sliced onions and minced garlic.Making Sauerbraten in the Instant Pot

    This sauerbraten recipe is not made the “traditional” way. Although the taste and flavors are as close to authentic German sauerbraten as I can remember,  the preparation is different.

    • Season the meat with salt and ground black pepper.
    • Turn the instant pot/pressure cooker to “saute”. Add some of the oil and when hot, brown the beef roast on all sides until golden brown. Transfer the roast to a plate and set aside.
    • Heat up the remaining oil and saute the onions, carrots and celery.

    Beef roast browning in the instapot.Onions, carrots and celery in the instant pot.

    • Add the red wine and vinegar and with a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pot. This will help release any brown bits collected at the bottom.
    • Add the broth, seasonings and spices.
    • Press the cancel/warm button and return the meat and any collected juices to the pressure cooker.
    • Close the lid. Set the instant pot to meat/stew and set the timer to 55 minutes.
    • Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release.
    • Remove the beef roast from the pressure cooker and add the ginger snap cookie crumbs into the sauce. Mix well.
    • After removing the roast from the pressure cooker, I let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it. During this time, I like to use an immersion blender to blend the sauce. I still like to leave a few vegetables whole. Blending is optional but I love the fact that makes the sauce a bit thicker.
    • I turn the “saute” option on while I slice the meat (or for about 5 minutes) so the sauce absorbs the flavors of the ginger snaps.
    • I slice the meat very thinly and return it to the pot to keep it warm.

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