"Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups water, divided
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1-1/4 cups cider vinegar, divided
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2 large onions, sliced, divided
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1 medium lemon, sliced
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15 whole cloves, divided
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6 bay leaves, divided
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6 whole peppercorns
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds), cut in half
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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12 gingersnap cookies, crumbled