What it is
Beef marinated for days in vinegar and spices, then braised and served in a sweet-sour gravy thickened with gingersnaps, with potato dumplings.
How to eat it
- Look for church and community sour beef dinners in the fall.
- Some German-heritage restaurants serve it in season.
The story
Brought by the city’s large German community, it is Baltimore’s version of sauerbraten.
Local tip: Fall church suppers are the most traditional place to try it.
Tips from travellers
Eaten at Sour beef and dumplings recently? Share what to order. The first good one goes right here.