Best 13 Coffee Braised Beef Wmushroom Sauce Recipes

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Coffee braised beef with mushroom sauce is a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of coffee and mushrooms to create a savory and comforting meal. The dish features tender beef braised in a flavorful coffee-based sauce, accompanied by a rich and earthy mushroom sauce. The combination of coffee and mushrooms brings a unique and unforgettable taste experience that is sure to satisfy any palate. It's perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or family and can be served with a variety of sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF ROAST WITH COFFEE MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Throw a lean beef roast in the slow cooker to make this delicious dinner entrée topped with a unique flavored coffee mushroom cream sauce.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Entree     Main Course

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ large onion (chopped...[$0.25])
3 cloves garlic (minced...[$0.30])
1 cup beef stock (...[$0.88])
4 lb. beef rump roast (...[$22.00])
1 cup heavy cream (...[$1.15])
1 tbsp. coffee extract (...[$0.65])
1 stick butter (...[$1.00])
3 tbsp. all purpose flour (...[$0.03])
1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced...[$1.50])
½ tbsp. salt (...[$0.40])

Steps:

  • Combine onions, garlic, and beef stock in slow cooker and turn on low.
  • Sear rump roast over high heat on all sides to lock in juices.
  • Put seared rump roast in slow cooker and cook for 8 hours.
  • Combine heavy cream and coffee extract in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter and add mushrooms. Sauté mushrooms over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the remaining stick of butter and melt over low-medium heat. Whisk in flour and slowly add ½ cup beef stock from slow cooker. Sauce will thicken.
  • Slowly whisk in coffee cream and salt. Keep warm and pour over cooked beef on dinner plate when you are ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 61 g, Fat 65 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Cholesterol 303 mg, Sodium 953 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COFFEE-BRAISED ROAST BEEF



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This recipe has been a family tradition since 1974. The meat is quick and flavorful, so it's a nice welcome home after a long day of work. The coffee adds an intriguing flavor to the roast, and the juices can be thickened for a delicious gravy.-Nancy Schuler, Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cider vinegar
4 garlic cloves, crushed, divided
1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup beef broth
1 medium onion, sliced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine vinegar and 2 garlic cloves. Add roast; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally., Drain roast, discarding marinade. Pat roast dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add coffee, broth, onion and remaining garlic. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-7 hours., Remove roast and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, discarding onion and garlic; skim fat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until gravy is thickened, 30 minutes. Slice roast; serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

COFFEE BRAISED BEEF



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Make and share this Coffee Braised Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lbs chuck roast
5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 cups prepared strong coffee
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat slow cooker to low (or preheat oven to 350F).
  • Using a sharp knife, pierce 5-6 deep slits in roast. Push a garlic clove into each hole. Place the roast in the slow cooker (or in a roasting pan) and pour coffee over meat.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hrs (or bake in oven 2-3 hours).
  • Remove beef to a serving plate, tent with foil and let rest. Meanwhile, pour drippings into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk cornstarch and water together. When drippings are simmering, slowly add cornstarch slurry, whisking constantly. Stop when desired constituency is reached. Slice meat and serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 108.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 33.5

BRAISED BEEF AND MUSHROOMS IN CABERNET SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs. boneless chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1 package (10 oz.) mushrooms, quartered
2 large carrots, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 jar Bertolli® Vineyard Premium Collections Fire Roasted Tomato with Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season beef, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper, then toss with flour in large bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef, in two batches. Remove to 3-quart oven proof casserole.
  • Cook onions and mushrooms in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Add carrots and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in remaining ingredients, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan. Turn into casserole; toss with beef. Bake covered 2 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Cost per recipe*: $14.76.
  • Cost per serving*: $1.85.
  • *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

BRAISED BEEF AND MUSHROOMS



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Knowing folks on restricted diets need to please their taste buds, too, our home economists came up with this flavorful treatment for beef. Bits of vegetables in a hearty wine-flavored sauce make the meat moist and delicious. Even without salt, it's a mouthwatering choice for dinner!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped turnip
1/2 finely chopped onion
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-3/4 cups red wine vinegar
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 teaspoons sodium-free beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan, brown meat in oil; drain. Remove meat from pan; set aside. In same pan, cook turnip and onion for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until turnips are tender., In a small bowl, combine the wine or broth, water, tomato paste, bouillon granules, horseradish, tarragon and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Return meat to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1-1/4 hours or until meat is tender. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes longer., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN COFFEE ANCHO CHILE SAUCE



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Categories     Beef     Onion     Pepper     Braise     Beef Rib     Hot Pepper     Winter     Maple Syrup     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and ribs discarded
2 cups boiling-hot water
1 medium onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chilesin adobo plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 teaspoons salt
6 lb beef short ribs orflanken
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
  • Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (use caution, since it will splatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should come about halfway up sides of meat).
  • Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs in middle of oven until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from pan juices and serve with ribs.

COFFEE BRAISED POT ROAST WITH ONION SAUCE



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A tasty pot roast with a rich sauce. Serve with potatoes and steamed carrots. The vinegar added to the gravy gives it a "sauerbraten" flavor and can be omitted if desired.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 lbs top round roast
1 1/2 cups strong black coffee
1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon flour
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Spoon the onions around the roast and pour in the coffee and broth. Add the salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and cover. Put the pot into oven and cook 1 hour and 40 minutes. Baste occasionally.
  • Remove the roast from pan and let rest 15 minutes.
  • Remove the onions from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Discard the bay leaf; degrease the liquid.
  • Mash together the butter and flour.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil and slowly whisk in the butter mixture. Simmer the sauce 10 minutes; it should be slightly thickened. Stir in the onions and vinegar; check the seasonings.
  • Carve the roast thinly and serve with the onion sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.4, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 320.6, Sodium 791.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 101.8

COFFEE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Private Selection® Sumatran Mandheling Medium-Dark Roast Ground Coffee, boiling water, bone-in English-cut beef short ribs, kosher salt, Private Selection™ Tellicherry Black Peppercorn, canola oil, Private Selection® Vidalia Sweet Onion, garlic, large carrots, all purpose flour, beef broth, bay leaves, fresh rosemary, Private Selection™ Petite Medley Potatoes, Private Selection™ Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Private Selection™ Handpicked Broccoli Florets

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup Private Selection® Sumatran Mandheling Medium-Dark Roast Ground Coffee
2 cups boiling water
3 lb bone-in English-cut beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Private Selection™ Tellicherry Black Peppercorn, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 Private Selection® Vidalia Sweet Onion, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 large carrots, cut into 1 in (2.54 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
16 oz beef broth
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 ½ lb Private Selection™ Petite Medley Potatoes, halved
2 ½ tablespoons Private Selection™ Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
16 oz Private Selection™ Handpicked Broccoli Florets, defrosted

Steps:

  • Arrange an oven rack in the lower third position and the other in the upper third position. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Add the Private Selection® Sumatran Mandheling Medium-Dark Roast Ground Coffee to the bottom of a French press. Pour the boiling water over the grounds. Give the coffee a quick stir, cover with the lid (leaving the plunger up) and let sit for 4 minutes. Press the plunger down all the way to the bottom. Immediately pour the coffee into a heatproof liquid measuring cup and set aside.
  • Season the short ribs all over with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add short ribs, (in batches if needed) and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer the short ribs to a plate and discard all but a thin layer of oil.
  • Return the Dutch oven to medium-high heat and add the Private Selection® Vidalia Sweet Onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook until the onion is translucent and the carrots have started to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, until golden in color, 1 minute more.
  • Add the beef broth and use a wooden spatula to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the bay leaves, rosemary, short ribs and any accumulated juices, and 1½ cups of the brewed coffee. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 1½ hours, or until the short ribs are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add potatoes to a prepared baking sheet and toss with 1½ tablespoons Private Selection™ Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and ½ teaspoon salt until well coated. Spread in a single layer, cut side down. On the other prepared baking sheet, toss the broccoli with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • After short ribs have been in the oven for 1 hour, add the potatoes and broccoli to the oven and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and transfer the short ribs to a platter. Discard the rosemary stems and bay leaves. Let the sauce settle, then skim the fat from the surface and discard. Season the sauce with more salt to taste.
  • Divide the potatoes and broccoli between shallow bowls, then top with the short ribs and spoon sauce over top.
  • Enjoy!

ROAST BEEF WITH COFFEE



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Don't pass this up because it sounds strange. It is wonderful! Serve with mashed potatoes. This can also be made with a sirloin tip roast or a rump roast.

Provided by karela

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 3h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds chuck roast
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups prepared strong coffee
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat slow cooker to low setting OR preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Using a sharp knife, make 5 or 6 deep slits around the top and side of the roast. Push the whole cloves of garlic down into the slits. Place the meat in a slow cooker OR a 10x15 inch roasting pan and pour the coffee over the meat.
  • Cook in slow cooker on low setting for 6 to 8 hours OR bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 2 to 3 hours.
  • When roast is done, remove from slow cooker OR oven, and pour the drippings into a small saucepan over medium low heat. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Mix well and add slowly to the drippings, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 235.9 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 70.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 282.3 mg

COFFEE BARBECUE SAUCE



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This keeps well in the refrigerator (up to 3 months) so you always have some red sauce to put on grilled chicken, beef, or pork for easy weeknight dinners.

Provided by xvc

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups ketchup
1 cup strong brewed coffee
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, coffee, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, oil, and cayenne in a medium nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cool. Transfer to a tightly covered container and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

COFFEE-BRAISED BEEF WITH CINNAMON AND ORANGE



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Categories     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Braise     Low Cal     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups strong brewed coffee
3 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 (3 1/2-lb) boneless beef chuck roast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cook onion in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in coffee, zest, cinnamon stick, and brown sugar, then bring to a simmer. Sprinkle beef all over with salt and pepper, then add to pot. Transfer pot to oven and braise, tightly covered, until meat is very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Skim fat from sauce and discard cinnamon stick.

BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS WITH POLENTA, COFFEE & WILD MUSHROOMS



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Impress dinner guests with braised beef cheeks served with polenta and wild mushrooms. The surprise addition of coffee works really well

Provided by Merlin Labron-Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tbsp oil
2 large beef cheeks (about 800g total), trimmed of excess sinew
100g plain flour, for dusting
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
500ml bottle dark ale
1 litre beef stock
750ml milk
200g polenta
100ml strong black coffee
100g butter
500g wild mushrooms, brushed clean and kept whole, or torn into smaller pieces if very large
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy ovenproof pan or flameproof casserole dish, big enough to hold the beef cheeks, over a high heat. Dust the beef cheeks in the flour and fry on all sides until brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the carrots, onion and bay, and fry until well coloured. Add the beer and let it simmer and reduce by three-quarters. Return the beef to the pan, cover with the stock and put the pan in the oven, covered. Leave to braise for 3 hrs 30 mins or until tender but not completely falling apart. Once cool, the cheeks can be chilled if making in advance.
  • Pour the braising liquid through a sieve, return to the pan and put back on a high heat to reduce by half. Return the beef to the cooking liquid and leave to simmer over a low heat before serving.
  • To make the polenta, heat the milk until steaming. Add the polenta, whisking continuously, and cook over a very low heat for 5 mins. Make sure to stir the polenta at regular intervals so that it doesn't stick or become lumpy. Add the coffee and 50g butter, season and keep stirring until smooth. Add a little water to loosen, if necessary.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan. When foaming, add the mushrooms and garlic, cook for 5 mins, then add the parsley. Cut the beef cheeks in half so that you have four even-sized pieces. Put a few generous spoons of polenta in the bottom of four deep bowls or plates. Put a piece of beef cheek on top and scatter the mushrooms around. Serve the remaining sauce in a jug on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

MY MOM'S COFFEE-BRAISED BRISKET



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This is my take on the dish my mother served at virtually every special-occasion dinner of my childhood. And my mom's version was her take on the dish that her mother made. Brisket has a long history on the Jewish table, primarily because it was a very economical cut. Unfortunately, brisket is no longer cheap, but when cooked properly, it's still one of the beefiest and most flavorful pieces of meat you can find. Whether it's first or second cut (the flat or the point) matters less than making sure the meat has a nice layer of fat on one side. My grandmother made her brisket with carrots, potatoes, and Heinz Chili Sauce, which gave it a traditional sweet-and-sour flavor. My mother added the coffee--she doesn't remember why, but it's pretty brilliant, actually. Unlike stock, coffee is a braising liquid ready in minutes, and its deep, roasted flavors work really well with beef (that's why coffee makes a great addition to barbecue sauce). In my version, I add cardamom to evoke Turkish coffee, and I replace the sweetness of that chili sauce with the deeper flavor of dried apricots. You'll find braised eggs like the ones in this dish in cholent, or hamin, the Sabbath stew that is cooked slowly overnight and served on Saturday afternoon. They take on an almost creamy texture from the long cooking time, and as the coffee braising liquid penetrates the shells, it colors the eggs and subtly flavors them. I finish the whole dish with grated horseradish for a little bit of pungency to wake up the long-cooked flavors of the brisket. I make brisket over several days: The first day, the seasoned meat is refrigerated overnight and the next day, it's cooked. The brisket can be served then, but its flavor and texture are far better if it is allowed to rest in its braising liquid for another night, then warmed, sliced, and served the following day.

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Categories     main-dish

Time 21h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon ground black cardamom
1 brisket (first cut, about 4 pounds)
2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions (white or red), sliced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 heads garlic, sliced in half horizontally
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dried apricots
2 cups brewed coffee
8 large eggs in their shells
Grated fresh horseradish, for serving
Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix the ground coffee, salt, cardamom and black cardamom in a small bowl and rub into the brisket. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Put the brisket in a roasting pan and roast until the exterior has browned, about 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, carrots and the garlic, cut-side down. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and browned, about 15 minutes, adding more oil if necessary. Add the tomato paste and cook until it reduces slightly, about 2 more minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to the roasting pan with the brisket. Add the dried apricots, brewed coffee and eggs in their shells. Add enough water to bring the liquid halfway up the side of the brisket.
  • Cover the pan tightly with two layers of foil, return to the oven and braise for 1 hour. Remove the eggs, gently tap them all over to make a network of small cracks and return them to the braise. Recover the pan with foil and continue cooking until the brisket shreds easily with a fork, about 3 more hours. Let the brisket cool in its braising liquid, then refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel the cold eggs and slice the cold brisket, then return them both to the braising liquid and bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes. Serve the brisket slices with the peeled eggs, grated fresh horseradish and parsley leaves and spoon the broth over top.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a dark beer, such as a stout or porter.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or braising pan.
  • Sear the beef well before braising it to develop flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when searing the beef. Work in batches if necessary.
  • Be patient when braising the beef. It takes time for the meat to become tender.
  • Serve the beef with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Coffee-braised beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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