Recipes and Cooking Espresso-Braised Beef 3.9 (9) Slow cooked beef braised with red wine and espresso brings out rich, sweet and smoky flavors. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 14, 2011 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Blaine Moats Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into wedges 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium turnip, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ½ pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces ⅔ cup dry red wine 2 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¼ 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 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. 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. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 308 Calories 9g Fat 26g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 308 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 66mg 22% Sodium 448mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Total Sugars 14g Protein 26g Vitamin C 11.2mg 56% Calcium 80.8mg 6% Iron 3.8mg 21% Potassium 642mg 14% Folate, total 20.2mcg Vitamin B-12 2.9mcg Vitamin B-6 0.4mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.