Coffee Roast

Description

An absolute favourite of meat-&-veggies only men. Fuss-free preparation, but it takes some thinking ahead for cooking time. Tender beef simmered in roasted coffee. Absolutely delicious.

• Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
• Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 lb chuck roast
• 1 tbsp butter
• salt (to taste)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cups brewed coffee
• 2 cups canned mushrooms
• 3 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

1. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Add the roast and sear on all sides until well browned; set aside.
3. In the same saucepan, melt the remaining butter, add salt and onions; saute for 5 minutes.
4. Return the meat to the saucepan, pour in the coffee and mushrooms.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 hrs, turning meat over halfway through cooking time.

Gravy

1. Remove a cup of the coffee mixture from the saucepan; combine with the cornstarch, stirring until smooth; return to the simmering pan.
2. Mix well, remove from heat and serve.