Coffee-Braised Roast Beef

Name: Coffee-Braised Roast Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup cider vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, crushed, divided; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup strong brewed coffee; 1 cup beef broth; 1 medium onion, sliced; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; Mashed potatoes

This recipe has been a family tradition since 1974. The meat is quick and flavorful, so it's a nice welcome home after a long day of work. The coffee adds an intriguing flavor to the roast, and the juices can be thickened for a delicious gravy.—Nancy Schuler, Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Ingredients

1 cup cider vinegar
4 garlic cloves, crushed, divided
1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup beef broth
1 medium onion, sliced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Mashed potatoes

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar and 2 garlic cloves. Add roast; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Pat roast dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add coffee, broth, onion and remaining garlic. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-7 hours.
Remove roast and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, discarding onion and garlic; skim fat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until gravy is thickened, 30 minutes. Slice roast; serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup gravy (calculated without potatoes): 324 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.

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Marilyn

Nov 4, 2019

I was not impressed with the roast, it was tender but had absolutely no flavor. If I make this again I’m going to add a dry rub after it comes out of the marinade. It couldn’t hurt. ??
Linda842010

Mar 24, 2017

This Coffee-Braised Roast Beef recipe is good. The roast was very tender. I followed the recipe exactly as written. If I was to make it again, I would use less cider vinegar as it was slightly overpowering.