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Espresso-Braised Beef

Espresso-Braised Beef
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs(low) or 4-4.5 hours (high)
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Espresso-Braised Beef
Ingredients
  • 1
    large onion, cut into wedges
  • 3
    medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1
    medium turnip, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2
    pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2/3
    cup dry red wine
  • 2
    tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1
    tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder
  • 1
    teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1
    24 ounce package refrigerated mashed sweet potatoes, prepared according to package directions
  • Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
Directions

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 (Espresso-Braised Beef)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 308,
  • Protein (gm) 26,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 26,
  • Fat, total (gm) 9,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 66,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 14,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 125,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 11,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 7,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 20,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 3,
  • Sodium (mg) 448,
  • Potassium (mg) 642,
  • Calcium (DV %) 81,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (2)
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ClaireTimber wrote:

I have to disagree with the first reviewer. I made this tonight and it was fantastic! I added more of everything (except for the meat) and also added 1 cup of beef broth. I served it over sweet potatoes and it was fantastic!

2/10/2011 06:33:38 PM Report Abuse
kwlutz4 wrote:

Beef got dry, turnips tasted like radished soaked in yesterdays coffee. YUK

11/15/2010 05:14:24 PM Report Abuse
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