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1 4-pound beef chuck roast, (see Ingredient note), trimmed of fat
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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¾ cup strong brewed coffee
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
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2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups)
Coffee Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions
This recipe is reminiscent of a pot roast made with onion-soup mix, but the flavors are true and pure--and nobody misses the excess sodium. (For a slow-cooker variation, see below.)
Nutrition Information
216
Calories
43g
Carbohydrates
22g
Protein
624mg
Potassium
8g
Fiber
15g
Sugar