German Beef Sauerbraten

Ingredients

• 1 beef Bottom Round Roast Boneless (about 2 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 medium onion, diced (1-1/2 inches)
• 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5 whole cloves
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 whole gingersnap cookies
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon browning and seasoning sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper