Braised Beef In Espresso

Name: Braised Beef In Espresso
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and blotted dry; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 carrots, cut diagonally into 2-inch chunks; 4 new potatoes, diced; 6 small turnips, peeled and quartered; 1 cup strong coffee; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup dry red wine

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and blotted dry
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 carrots, cut diagonally into 2-inch chunks
4 new potatoes, diced
6 small turnips, peeled and quartered
1 cup strong coffee
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry red wine

Directions

1

In a zip-lock plastic bag, toss the beef with the flour, salt, and pepper; shake off excess flour.
2

In a big skillet over med-high heat, warm 1 1/2 tablespoons oil until very hot.
3

Add half the beef; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker.
4

Repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
5

Add the onions to the skillet; cook/stir 5minutes, until softened.
6

Transfer to the cooker and add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips.
7

Add the coffee and thyme to the cooker.
8

Pour the wine into the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
9

Pour into the cooker and stir.
10

Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, until the meat is tender.
11

Taste for salt/pepper, add to if needed; serve.