Espresso Braised Beef

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 3 * 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 * 1 medium turnip, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2/3 * 2/3 cup dry red wine
• 2 * 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 * 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder
• 1 * 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 * 1 24-ounce package refrigerated mashed sweet potatoes, prepared according to package directions
• * Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine onion, carrots, and turnips. Top with beef. In a medium bowl, whisk together wine, tomato paste, espresso coffee powder, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour over all in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Serve beef mixture over mashed sweet potatoes. If desired, season with additional salt and coarsely ground black pepper. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts

* Servings Per Recipe 6 servings
* Calories308,
* Total Fat (g)9,
* Saturated Fat (g)4,
* Monounsaturated Fat (g)4,
* Cholesterol (mg)66,
* Sodium (mg)448,
* Carbohydrate (g)26,
* Total Sugar (g)14,
* Fiber (g)4,
* Protein (g)26,
* Vitamin C (DV%)19,
* Calcium (DV%)8,
* Iron (DV%)21,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet