Beef Braised in Coffee is not a combination that many people will think of. However it really works well. I use espresso coffee as it has good strength and lovely flavour. To allay the fears of some, the beef does not end up tasting like your chewing coffee. It is a subtle flavour that boosts the flavour and texture of the beef. Served as a main dish on a bed of rice for a wholesome meal.
Beef Braised in Coffee
Beef cooked in coffee may sound strange but it so works. The taste is amazing yet subtle.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 944kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef stew meat trim fat and cut into 2-inch pieces,
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions chopped
- 3 large carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 large new potatoes halved
- 6 small small turnips peeled and quartered
- 1 cup espresso coffee
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt
Instructions
- Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet and brown the meat on all sides.3 tbsp olive oil
- Transfer to a heavy pot or slow cooker.
- Using the same skillet, saute the onions until lightly browned and transfer to the pot.2 large onions
- Add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips to the pot.3 large carrots, 4 large new potatoes, 6 small small turnips
- Deglaze the skillet with the coffee and add to the pot.1 cup espresso coffee
- Add the wine and thyme, stirring to combine all the ingredients.1/2 cup dry red wine, 1 tsp dried thyme
- Cover tightly and bake in a preheated 300F (150C) oven, or simmer over a very low flame on the stove top, or cook in the slow cooker set on high, for 2 to 3 hours.Salt
Nutrition
Calories: 944kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g