sauerbraten hamburgers

Queens Village, NY
Updated on Oct 31, 2010

My mother made this frequently when I was growing up. It will never replace real sauerbraten but it sure is a tasty mid-week dinner. We had it with noodles or spaetzle and red cabbage.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 10 - cloves
  • 8 - gingersnaps, crumbled

How To Make sauerbraten hamburgers

  • Step 1
    Combine first 6 ingredients. Mix lightly and shape into 10 patties. Brown on both sides in a hot, greased skillet. Add 1-1 1/2 cups water and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Garnish with gingersnaps crumbs.

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Category: Beef
Category: Burgers
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: German
Method: Stove Top

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