Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Beef Recipes Healthy Beef Main Dish Recipes Healthy Pot Roast Recipes Coffee-Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions 4.3 (17) 17 Reviews This recipe is reminiscent of a pot roast made with onion-soup mix, but the flavors are true and pure--and nobody misses the excess sodium. (For a slow-cooker variation, see below.) By Patsy Jamieson Patsy Jamieson Patsy Jamieson is a culinary professional and published author with over three decades' experience in recipe publishing. She has a long history with EatingWell, where she has served as food editor, test kitchen director, food stylist and recipe editor. Prior to joining EatingWell, she was the test kitchen manager for Canadian Living. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 17, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 55 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings, about 3 ounces meat & 1/3 cup gravy each Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 4-pound beef chuck roast, (see Ingredient note), trimmed of fat ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme ¾ cup strong brewed coffee 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups) Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, turning from time to time, until well browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in coffee and vinegar; bring to a simmer. Return the beef to the pot and spoon some onions over it. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise the beef in the oven until fork-tender but not falling apart, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Transfer beef to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim fat from the braising liquid; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, whisking, until the gravy thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with pepper. Carve the beef and serve with gravy. Slow-Cooker Variation: In Step 2, transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker. In Step 3, use just 1/2 cup coffee. Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker. In Step 4, cover and cook until beef is tender, 4 1/2 to 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. In Step 5, pour the liquid into a medium saucepan and continue as directed. Tips Make Ahead Tip: The pot roast will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat meat slices and sauce, covered, in the oven, microwave or on the stovetop. Ingredient Note: Although it is not the leanest cut of beef, chuck is still our choice for pot roast because it doesn't dry out during braising. You will find pockets of fat as you carve it, but they are easy to remove. For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 209 Calories 7g Fat 4g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 209 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 2g Protein 30g 59% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 88mg 29% Vitamin A 4IU 0% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 15mcg 4% Sodium 73mg 3% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 23mg 5% Potassium 293mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved