ROAST BEEF WITH COFFEE GRAVY

Roast Beef With Coffee Gravy image

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories Roasts

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 - 5 lb chuck roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp oil
2 onions sliced
2 c beef broth
2 c coffee
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1 Tbsp flour mixed into 1 tablespoon water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in the pan. Add the beef and brown on all sides and set aside.
2. Add the onion to the pan and saute until tender for 3-5 minutes. Add the beef and deglaze the pan.
3. Add the beef back to the pan along with the coffee, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves and thyme and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and transfer to a preheated 325 oven and bake until fork tender about 3-5 hours. Set the beef aside cover and let it cool.
5. Strain the solids from the gravy and skim off the fat. Add the flour and water mixture and simmer until it thickens a few minutes. Season the gravy with salt and pepper.