Crockpot Sauerbraten

Directions

1. 1
   In a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker; combine beef, onions, broth, vinegar, bay leaves, carrots, and potatoes.
2. 2
   Stir thoroughly and cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours.
3. 3
   Remove cover, remove bay leaves and turn heat to HIGH setting, remove cover and turn heat to high.
4. 4
   Add crushed gingersnap cookies and brown sugar to the mixture.
5. 5
   Stir and taste for seasoning (you may want to add more brown sugar to adjust sweet vs. sour balance).
6. 6
   In a small bowl stir together the sour cream and flour.
7. 7
   Add to the slow cooker and combine well
8. 8
   Cover and cook for 30 minutes until thickened.
9. 9
   Serve with hot cooked egg noodles or spatzele.
10. 10
    Adjust cooking time as needed if your slow cooker is newer which tends to be hotter, about 6 hours.