COFFEE-FLAVORED BEEF ROAST SLOW COOK

COFFEE-FLAVORED BEEF ROAST
SLOW COOKER


6 medium red potatoes cut into wedges
6 medium carrots cut into 1-in. lengths
2 beef sirloin tip roast (2-3-lbs. each) 1 tsp. salt, divided
½ tsp. pepper, divided
2 tsp. canola oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 cups whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee
1 tsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
¼ cup cold water

Place potatoes and carrots in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle beef with half the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.

In the same skillet, sauté onions in the drippings for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the coffee, chili powder, and remaining salt and pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth, gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat and vegetables.

Yield: 8 servings.