Special Sauerbraten

• 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut in half
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1/3 cup shredded carrot
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed pickling spices
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

1. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, onion, sugar, soup mix, carrot, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
2. Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices, discarding vegetables and seasonings.
3. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef.

beef rump roast, olive oil, cider vinegar, onion, brown sugar, onion soup, shredded carrot, beef bouillon granules, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, garlic, salt, celery, ground ginger, mixed pickling, ground allspice, pepper, cornstarch, water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/special-sauerbraten/ (may not work)