Red-Eye Beef Stew
Try this spin on a classic Southern coffee based gravy in a savory stew made with tender pieces of beef, potatoes, mushrooms and carrots.
Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 15
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine flour, thyme and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons flour mixture. Lightly coat beef Cross Rib Roast pieces with remaining flour mixture.
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Step 2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with 2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef. Remove beef from stockpot. Season with salt.
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Step 3
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and onion to stockpot; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add coffee; increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until browned bits attached to bottom of stockpot are dissolved. Stir in tomato paste, molasses, Worcestershire sauce and reserved flour mixture. Return beef and accumulated juices to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
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Step 4
Add potatoes, mushrooms and carrots to stockpot; return to simmer. Continue simmering, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are fork-tender. Add peas; cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender, stirring once.
Nutrition Information
399 Calories
3g SAT FAT
34g PROTEIN
6 mg IRON
7.4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 399 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 70 mg Cholesterol; 400 mg Sodium; 36 g Total Carbohydrate; 1 g Dietary Fiber; 34 g Protein; 6 mg Iron; 907 mg Potassium; 12 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.4 mg Zinc; 46.1 mcg Selenium; 128 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Potassium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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