Slow-Cooked Coffee Beef Roast

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast( 2 1/2 lbs.), cut in half
• 2 tsp. 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 tsp. liquid smoke, optional
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup cold water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, brown roast over medium-high heat on all sides in oil. Place in 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 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 sliced beef.
Yield: 6 servings.


LIGHT AND TASTY 2003