"Authentic German Sauerbraten recipe from my grandfather's kitchen, make this braised chuck roast on the stove, in the oven or in the crock pot!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
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2 carrots, sliced
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1 leek trimmed and sliced (rinse well to remove grit)
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4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
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several sprigs fresh rosemary
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several sprigs fresh thyme
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4 bay leaves
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2 cups red wine (any type you would drink)
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2 cups beef broth
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1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
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1 Tbsp sugar
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1 tsp whole cloves
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1 tsp juniper berries
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1 tsp black peppercorns
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2 tsp coarse salt
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a handful of golden raisins
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3-4 lb chuck roast
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olive oil or other vegetable oil
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1/4 cup finely crushed gingersnaps