Sauerbraten

by Jana

2 lbs. beef stew meat

1 c. chopped onions

1 c. beef broth

1 c. red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2 bay leaves

6 c. uncooked egg noodles (12 oz.)

3/4 c. crushed gingersnap cookies

2 T. packed brown sugar

Mix beef, onions, broth, vinegar and bay leaves in crockpot.  Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours.

About 15 min. before serving, cook noodles.  Remove bay leaves from beef mixture.  Stir in crushed cookies and brown sugar.  Cover and continue to cook on low for about 15 min. until mixture is bubbly and thick.  Serve over noodles.