Coffee-Braised Roast W/ Caramelized Onions & Serrano Gravy Recipe

Name: Coffee-Braised Roast W/ Caramelized Onions & Serrano Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef top round roast, trimmed of fat; ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups); 4 serrano peppers, whole, seeds removed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; ½ cup strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

4 lbs beef top round roast, trimmed of fat
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups)
4 serrano peppers, whole, seeds removed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

1
Season roast with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large pot over medium heat.
3
Add roast and cook 7-10 minutes, turning, until browned on all sides.
4
Transfer roast to crock pot.
5
Add 2 teaspoons oil to pot on stove.
6
Add onions and cook, stirring, 5-7 minutes until golden.
7
Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Stir in coffee and vinegar; bring to a simmer.
9
Add onion mixture to crock pot.
10
Cover and cook until, 4 1/2-5 hrs on high or 7-8 hrs on low.
11
Transfer roast to plastic cutting board, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
12
Pour liquid from crock pot into medium saucepan skim fat from top.
13
Bring liquid to boil over medium heat.
14
Mix cornstarch in water & add to boiling liquid.
15
Cook, stirring with whisk 1 minute till sauce thickens into gravy.
16
Add black pepper and remove serrano peppers.
17
Carve roast and serve with gravy.

1412

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs beef top round roast, trimmed of fat, ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh fresh coarse ground black pepper, 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Braised Roast W/ Caramelized Onions & Serrano Gravy 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 Roast W/ Caramelized Onions & Serrano Gravy

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