Coffee-Braised Pot Roast With Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: Coffee-Braised Pot Roast With Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-pound beef chuck roast, (see Ingredient note), trimmed of fat; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 4-pound beef chuck roast, (see Ingredient note), trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

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1.Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
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2.Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, turning from time to time, until well browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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3.Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in coffee and vinegar; bring to a simmer. Return the beef to the pot and spoon some onions over it. Cover and transfer to the oven.
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4.Braise the beef in the oven until fork-tender but not falling apart, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Transfer beef to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes.
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5.Meanwhile, skim fat from the braising liquid; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, whisking, until the gravy thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with pepper. Carve the beef and serve with gravy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-pound beef chuck roast, (see Ingredient note), trimmed of fat, 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, Freshly ground pepper, to taste, 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Braised Pot Roast With Caramelized Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coffee-Braised Pot Roast With Caramelized Onions

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