03 Roast Beef with Coffee Gravy

Roast Beef with Coffee Gravy
Recipe by Kevin Lynch
http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/11/roast-beef-with-coffee-gravy.html



Serves 8 or more

Ingredients:
3-5 pounds chuck roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions (sliced)
2 cups beef broth
2 cups coffee
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon flour mixed into 1 tablespoon water
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a pan.
3. Add the beef and brown on all sides and set aside.
4. Add the onion to the pan and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the beef stock and deglaze the pan.
7. Add the beef back to the pan along with the coffee, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves and thyme and bring to a simmer.
8. Cover and transfer to a preheated 325F over and bake until fork tender, about 3-5 hours.
9. Set the beef aside, cover and let cool.
10. Strain the solids from the gravy and skim off the fat.
11. Add the flour and water mixture and simmer until it thickens, a few minutes.
12. Season the gravy with salt and pepper.