Coffee Roast

Description
An absolute favourite of meat-&-veggies only men. Fuss-free preparation, but it takes some thinking ahead for cooking time. Tender beef simmered in roasted coffee. Absolutely delicious.
 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp butter
 * 4 lb chuck roast
 * 1 tbsp butter
 * salt (to taste)
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 6 cups brewed coffee
 * 2 cups canned mushrooms
 * 3 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

 * 1) Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
 * 2) Add the roast and sear on all sides until well browned; set aside.
 * 3) In the same saucepan, melt the remaining butter, add salt and onions; saute for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Return the meat to the saucepan, pour in the coffee and mushrooms.
 * 5) Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 hrs, turning meat over halfway through cooking time.

Gravy

 * 1) Remove a cup of the coffee mixture from the saucepan; combine with the cornstarch, stirring until smooth; return to the simmering pan.
 * 2) Mix well, remove from heat and serve.