Coffee-Flavored Beef Roast

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 6 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 2 beef sirloin tip roasts (2 to 3 pounds each)
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
• 2 cups whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 cups brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes and carrots in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle beef with half of the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.

In the same skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in the drippings for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the coffee, chili powder and remaining salt and pepper. Pour over meat.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat and vegetables.

Yield: 8 servings (2 cups gravy).