pot roast with cocoa-coffee gravy

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35 Pinches
somewhere in, MI
Updated on Feb 24, 2013

Looking for a little different flavor in your pot roast? Then try this recipe, courtesy of Sandra.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 50 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups original beef cooking stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 4 - bay leaves
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 3" pieces

How To Make pot roast with cocoa-coffee gravy

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325^. In a medium Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt, pepper & flour. Add to pan; cook for 7 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove from heat.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, place coffee & cocoa powder; stir in stock, 1/2 cup water and tomato paste. Add coffee mixture, onion & bay leaves to Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 2 hours.
  • Step 3
    Add carrots; cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove and discard bay leaves. If you like potatoes cooked with the roast, add them with the carrots, increase liquids accordingly.

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