2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces thinly sliced round steaks
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons crushed gingersnap cookies
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup canned beef broth
1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
skillet, sauerbraten,

3/4 cup cold whole milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
spaetzle, in, brown

3 pounds small red-potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), washed well
10 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 pound)
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Garnish: chopped fresh parsley leaves
warm, german, potato