SLOW-COOKED COFFEE BEEF ROAST

Slow-Cooked Coffee Beef Roast image

Day-old coffee is the key to this flavorful beef roast that simmers in the slow cooker until it's fall-apart tender. Try it once and I'm sure you'll cook it again. -Charles Trahan, San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 beef sirloin tip roast (2-1/2 pounds), cut in half
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and garlic until tender; stir in the coffee, liquid smoke if desired, salt, chili powder and pepper. Pour over roast. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a 2-cup measuring cup; skim fat. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir in 2 cups cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic exchanges