Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Shortcut Sauerbraten
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1-2 hrs
ingredients
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cup water
1 pound boneless beef, cubed
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons oil
bouquet garni
4 peppercorns
1 cup chopped onion
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup crumbled gingersnaps
directions
Combine bouquet garni ingredients in cheesecloth and tie shut.
Mix flour and salt; coat meat. Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy kettle.
Brown meat slowly and evenly. Stir in onion, Mix vinegar, water and brown sugar; add to kettle with bouquet garni. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until meat is tender.
Discard bouquet. Stir in crumbs. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until gravy thickens.
cook's notes
May also be cooked in pressure cooker following manufacturer's instructions.
added by
audet
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.

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