Sauerbraten

Directions

1. 1
   Put flour, mustard, salt and pepper in plastic bag and shake; add meat and toss to coat well.
2. 2
   Spray a medium sized skillet with Pam or nonstick cooking spray and quickly brown meat over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add water, vinegar, onion slices, brown sugar, bay leaf and cloves to meat.
4. 4
   When boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until meat is tender.
5. 5
   While meat is cooking, cook noodles according to package directions in a large saucepan.
6. 6
   (Use 4 cups hot water instead of following directions). Drain.
7. 7
   Crumble gingersnaps and add to meat mixture.
8. 8
   Cook and stir about 5 minutes until it is thickened.
9. 9
   Remove and discard the bay leaf.
10. 10
    Serve over the hot noodles.
11. 11
    Makes 4 servings.