Java Jive Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 6-8
 
Coffee is the subtle secret to this great tasting dish. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
  • 8 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bonesless chuck, blade or cross rib roast (3-4 lbs.)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 t canoa oil
  • ¼ c all purpose flour
  • ¼ c packed brown sugar
  • 1 t dried thyme
  • 1 c strong brewed coffee
  • ½ c beef broth
  • ¼ c tomato paste
  • 3 T worchershire sauce
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
Instructions
  1. In a 5-6 qt. slow cooker, combine garlic, carrots, celery and onion. Season beef well with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  3. Add beef and brown on all sides.
  4. Transfet to slow cooker.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, thyme, 1 t salt, ¼ t pepper, coffee, broth, tomato paste and worcherstershire sauce.
  6. Pour over beef.
  7. Cover and cook onlow for about 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until beef is tender.
  8. Transfer beef to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  10. Stir vinegar into sauce and adjust seasonings.
Recipe by Food Musings at http://foodmusings.ca/cookbooks/java-jive-slow-cooker-pot-roast/