🥩 German Sauerbraten – Marinated Pot Roast A traditional German pot roast made from marinated beef, slow-cooked until tender with a slightly tangy and spiced gravy. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4): * 1.5kg beef roast (rump or shoulder) * 500ml red wine vinegar * 500ml red wine * 2 onions, sliced * 2 carrots, sliced * 3 cloves * 2 bay leaves * 6 peppercorns * 1 tbsp sugar * Salt and pepper 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1. Marinate beef in vinegar, wine, onions, carrots, cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 3–5 days refrigerated. 2. Remove beef and pat dry. Sear in hot oil until browned. 3. Strain marinade; simmer with sugar and seasoning to create gravy. 4. Cook beef covered in gravy in oven at 160°C (320°F) for 2.5–3 hours until tender. 5. Slice beef, serve with gravy, red cabbage, and potato dumplings. 💡 German Tip: Use gingersnap cookies crushed into the gravy to thicken and add unique flavor.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Fluffy Dumplings Stew Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions: Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a soft dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the hot stew in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy! Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 6-7 hours (low) | Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes Kcal: 400 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 6 servings #slowcookerrecipes #chickendumplings #comfortfood #slowcooking #heartymeals #easyrecipes #familydinner #homemadecooking #soupsandstews #dumplings #slowcookerlove #chickenrecipes #homecooking #comfortmeals #mealprep #slowcookercomfort #fallrecipes #wintermeals #easycomfortfood #homecooked 🍲🐔 Cozy up with this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe — tender chicken, hearty veggies, and fluffy dumplings all slow-cooked to perfection! Perfect comfort food for chilly days! ❄️🥣