Indulge in the delectable flavors of coffee-braised beef, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of coffee with the savory goodness of beef. This exceptional dish tantalizes the taste buds with its tender, fall-off-the-bone beef braised in a luscious coffee-infused sauce, complemented by succulent mushrooms. Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting this extraordinary dish, with step-by-step instructions and insightful tips. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly tender beef, a velvety smooth sauce, and the harmonious balance of flavors that make this coffee-braised beef a true masterpiece.
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MY MOM'S COFFEE-BRAISED BRISKET
This is my take on the dish my mother served at virtually every special-occasion dinner of my childhood. And my mom's version was her take on the dish that her mother made. Brisket has a long history on the Jewish table, primarily because it was a very economical cut. Unfortunately, brisket is no longer cheap, but when cooked properly, it's still one of the beefiest and most flavorful pieces of meat you can find. Whether it's first or second cut (the flat or the point) matters less than making sure the meat has a nice layer of fat on one side. My grandmother made her brisket with carrots, potatoes, and Heinz Chili Sauce, which gave it a traditional sweet-and-sour flavor. My mother added the coffee--she doesn't remember why, but it's pretty brilliant, actually. Unlike stock, coffee is a braising liquid ready in minutes, and its deep, roasted flavors work really well with beef (that's why coffee makes a great addition to barbecue sauce). In my version, I add cardamom to evoke Turkish coffee, and I replace the sweetness of that chili sauce with the deeper flavor of dried apricots. You'll find braised eggs like the ones in this dish in cholent, or hamin, the Sabbath stew that is cooked slowly overnight and served on Saturday afternoon. They take on an almost creamy texture from the long cooking time, and as the coffee braising liquid penetrates the shells, it colors the eggs and subtly flavors them. I finish the whole dish with grated horseradish for a little bit of pungency to wake up the long-cooked flavors of the brisket. I make brisket over several days: The first day, the seasoned meat is refrigerated overnight and the next day, it's cooked. The brisket can be served then, but its flavor and texture are far better if it is allowed to rest in its braising liquid for another night, then warmed, sliced, and served the following day.
Provided by Michael Solomonov
Categories main-dish
Time 21h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the ground coffee, salt, cardamom and black cardamom in a small bowl and rub into the brisket. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Put the brisket in a roasting pan and roast until the exterior has browned, about 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, carrots and the garlic, cut-side down. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and browned, about 15 minutes, adding more oil if necessary. Add the tomato paste and cook until it reduces slightly, about 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to the roasting pan with the brisket. Add the dried apricots, brewed coffee and eggs in their shells. Add enough water to bring the liquid halfway up the side of the brisket.
- Cover the pan tightly with two layers of foil, return to the oven and braise for 1 hour. Remove the eggs, gently tap them all over to make a network of small cracks and return them to the braise. Recover the pan with foil and continue cooking until the brisket shreds easily with a fork, about 3 more hours. Let the brisket cool in its braising liquid, then refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel the cold eggs and slice the cold brisket, then return them both to the braising liquid and bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes. Serve the brisket slices with the peeled eggs, grated fresh horseradish and parsley leaves and spoon the broth over top.
BRAISED BEEF AND MUSHROOMS IN CABERNET SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season beef, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper, then toss with flour in large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef, in two batches. Remove to 3-quart oven proof casserole.
- Cook onions and mushrooms in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Add carrots and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in remaining ingredients, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan. Turn into casserole; toss with beef. Bake covered 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Cost per recipe*: $14.76.
- Cost per serving*: $1.85.
- *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.
COFFEE-BRAISED BEEF W/MUSHROOM SAUCE
This is an outstanding recipe that the mushroom sauce & some hot rolls alone would have made me happy. This was my first time to braise any meat with coffee & it really lent to the taste of the meat & sauce. My husband Anthony who hates coffee & shrooms just LOVED this! (He didn't eat any shrooms I want to mention that this is...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Beef
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. 1 Ninja Cooking System, crockpot or covered dish.
- 2. Rinse off roast w/water and pat dry. Season with salt & pepper on all sides. Place butter & oil into pot. Set on STOVETOP HIGH & add beef once butter is melted. Brown beef on all sides which will take about 15 minutes and then place meat on a plate.
- 3. Add your delicious shrooms and diced up onions to pot with the remaining drippings from searing meat. Cook them uncovered until shrooms are tender about 15 minutes or so. Make sure to stir occasionally. Stir in your garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Add the hot coffee and vinegar to the pot.
- 4. Place beef on roasting rack and into pot. Cover and set OVEN TO 375 degrees F cook for 55 minutes. This will be for medium to medium well doneness. When finished cooking remove beef from pot and keep warm. (I placed mine in a covered dish.)
- 5. Stir in flour & 1/4 cup cold water, whisk till smooth or stir with fork. Set to STOVETOP HIGH & cook uncovered 10 minutes till mixture thickens. Stir often, as mine was immediately thick and I had to add about 3/4 cup of water to get the right consistency for my sauce. I poured the sauce over beef, covered and placed in a warm oven till ready to eat. I served this with mashed red potatoes, honey orange glazed carrots and rolls.
ROAST BEEF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
This recipe is a classic country dish. The sauce will become a mushroom lover's favorite.-Rev. Arthur Tiffen, Williamsfield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and seasonings. Add broth and ketchup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Add beef and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
BRAISED BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS
This slow-cooked beef is so tender, it melts in your mouth. The ingredients have time to season the meat, and it's a delicious entree for two. -Pamela Boersma, Monument, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return beef to the pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
COFFEE-BRAISED ROAST BEEF
This recipe has been a family tradition since 1974. The meat is quick and flavorful, so it's a nice welcome home after a long day of work. The coffee adds an intriguing flavor to the roast, and the juices can be thickened for a delicious gravy.-Nancy Schuler, Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine vinegar and 2 garlic cloves. Add roast; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally., Drain roast, discarding marinade. Pat roast dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add coffee, broth, onion and remaining garlic. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-7 hours., Remove roast and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, discarding onion and garlic; skim fat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until gravy is thickened, 30 minutes. Slice roast; serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
BEEF & MUSHROOM BRAISED STEW
Every spring, my family heads out to our timber acreage to collect morel mushrooms, and then we cook up this stew. We use morels, of course, but baby portobellos or button mushrooms or will work, too. -Amy Wertheim, Atlanta, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; brown beef in batches. Remove from pan., Add mushrooms and onions to pan; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, wine, brandy, tomato paste and herbs. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil., Bake, covered, 1 hour. In a small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bake, covered, 30 minutes longer or until stew is thickened and beef is tender. Skim fat. Serve stew with mashed potatoes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
BRAISED BEEF WITH RED ONIONS & WILD MUSHROOMS
Rich, sticky and packed with flavour, this is the kind of beef dish that puts a smile on everyone's face, even on the bleakest winter day
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Pat the beef dry with kitchen paper and season both sides. Thinly slice the onions. Pour 600ml boiling water over the dried mushrooms. Soak for 30 mins, then drain, reserving the juices.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large, flameproof casserole, then add the meat and fry on both sides until browned. you may need to do this in batches. Remove the meat from the pan, pour in the remaining oil, then add the onions and fry for 10 mins until softened and lightly browned. Return the meat to the pan, sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 min.
- Add the port, mushroom liquid and soaked mushrooms. Bring to the boil, season, then cover tightly and cook in the oven for 1½-2 hrs until the meat is tender. Check after 1 hr and give it a stir. If the sauce looks like it's getting too thick, add a splash of boiling water.
- Taste and add more seasoning if necessary, then add the chestnut mushrooms and cook for a further 10 mins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast or brisket are ideal for this recipe as they are tough cuts that become tender when braised.
- Brown the beef before braising: This step helps to develop flavor and color.
- Use a good quality coffee: The coffee adds a rich, deep flavor to the sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of mushrooms: Any type of mushroom can be used in this recipe, so feel free to use your favorites.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice: These sides are all great for soaking up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Coffee-braised beef with mushroom sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and creamy, and the mushrooms add a touch of umami. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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