Coffeeandvinegarpotroast Recipes

COFFEE POT ROAST

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 325 F.
• Sprinkle the chuck roast all over with the salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add the beef and sear, turning to brown all sides.
• Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions to the pan, along with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to brown, about 7 to 9 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.
• Stir in the coffee and bring to a simmer.
• Put the beef back into the pot and turn to coat well with the onions and liquids.
• Put the lid on the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven. Braise for about 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
• Transfer the beef to a plate and keep warm.
• Strain the liquids into a gravy separator and discard excess fat.
• Put the liquids and onions back in the pot over medium heat. In a separate bowl, mix the flour into the water, then stir it into the pot. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
• Serve the beef with the sauce.

COFFEE AND VINEGAR POT ROAST

Steps:

• Refrigerate and marinate roast in plastic bag with vinegar, 24-48 hours; remove meat and set marinade aside; pat dry with paper towels.
• Brown the roast in a heavy pot until nearly burned on both sides; add the coffee and water and scrape up any browned bits; add bay leaves, peppercorns and salt.
• Simmer until tender, about 3 1/2 hours, turning several times; remove meat from pot; add reserved marinade and reduce to about 3 cups; season with salt and pepper to taste; thinly slice the roast and return it to the pot; reduce heat to low and cook another 30 minutes.