COFFEE-BRAISED BEEF WITH CINNAMON AND ORANGE

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Categories     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Braise     Low Cal     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups strong brewed coffee
3 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 (3 1/2-lb) boneless beef chuck roast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cook onion in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in coffee, zest, cinnamon stick, and brown sugar, then bring to a simmer. Sprinkle beef all over with salt and pepper, then add to pot. Transfer pot to oven and braise, tightly covered, until meat is very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Skim fat from sauce and discard cinnamon stick.

Ismael Hern√°ndez
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time for my family and friends.


Vinny Vang
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a Dutch oven. Can I use a different type of pot?


Joseph Ehimare
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Joy Leriba
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


CJ_tiktokmemehub
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The beef was a little tough, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking it for a longer time next time.


Javion tillman
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I'm glad I did. The coffee flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


BD safwone YT
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Selene Fernandez
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Followed the recipe exactly and the result was amazing! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Nevaeh Kasian
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I'm not usually a fan of beef, but this dish changed my mind. The coffee and orange flavors were a perfect combination, and the beef was cooked to perfection.


Emelda Ulloa
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This coffee-braised beef was an absolute delight! The aroma while cooking was incredible, and the flavor was even better. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex.