Coffee-Braised Roast Beef

Name: Coffee-Braised Roast Beef
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

11 ingredients

3 steps

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

1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar and 2 garlic cloves. Add roast; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
2

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.
3

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.