Crockpot Bavarian Dinner Recipes

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN-STYLE BEEF AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 5 minutes or until brown on all sides. Sprinkle with caraway seed and salt.
• Place beef in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place onions, sauerkraut and 1/4 cup of the beer around beef.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove beef from cooker; cover to keep warm. Mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup beer and the mustard in small bowl; gradually stir into juices in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve beef with juices.

SLOW-COOKER GERMAN BRATWURST

Steps:

• In batches, in a large nonstick skillet, brown bratwursts over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in sausage reads at least 160°.

CROCKPOT BAVARIAN DINNER

Steps:

• 1. In the bottom of a slow cooker, layer 1 can sauerkraut, 1 pound sausage pieces, half the onion slices, 1/2 tsp. bouillon, and half the spices. Repeat layers.
• 2. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
• 3. Serve with a green salad and a dish of spiced apples.

BAVARIAN STYLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine chili sauce, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water, and brown sugar. Mix well. Pour sauce and meatballs in a slow cooker, stir.
• Cook, covered, at a medium temperature for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to coat meatballs.

BAVARIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Brown roast on all sides. Meanwhile, combine water, beer, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, bay leaf, pepper and ginger. Pour over meat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 2-1/2-3 hours., Remove meat and slice. Discard bay leaf. If desired, thicken pan juices for gravy. Freeze option: Place sliced pot roast in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth if necessary.

CROCK POT BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT DINNER

Steps:

• In bottom of a crock pot/slow cooker, layer 1 can sauerkraut, 1 pound sausage pieces, half the onion slices, 1/2 teaspoon boulllon and 1/4 teaspoon celery seed.
• Repeat layers.
• Add water.
• Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
• Serve with boiled potatoes and apple raisin salad.