Coffee-Braised Beef with Cinnamon and Orange |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 255 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 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.
3. Skim fat from sauce and discard cinnamon stick.
4. Per serving: 357 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated), 118mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 7g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 39g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self See Nutrition Data's analysis of this recipe ›
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