Java Roast Beef

Name: Java Roast Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds); 1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 8 hours

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Coffee adds richness to the gravy, which is perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or draping over mashed potatoes. —Charla Sackmann, Orange City, Iowa

Ingredients

5 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

Mix garlic, salt and pepper; rub over beef. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour coffee around meat. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
Remove roast to a serving plate; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim off fat. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked beef with about 2 tablespoons gravy: 199 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

Coffee adds richness to the gravy, which is perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or draping over mashed potatoes. —Charla Sackmann, Orange City, Iowa

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