Coffee-Braised Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1 Wholesome Farms Direct 3.5 lbs. beef chuck roast
• Salt, to taste
• 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
3. Heat 2 tsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Add beef.
5. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes until well browned on all sides.
6. Set aside on a plate.
7. Add 2 teaspoons oil to the pot.
8. Reduce heat to medium and add onions.
9. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened and golden.  
10. Add garlic and thyme.
11. Stir for 1 minute.
12. Add coffee and vinegar.
13. Bring to a simmer.
14. Return the beef to the pot.
15. Spoon some onions over it.
16. Cover and transfer to the oven.
17. Braise in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until fork-tender but not falling apart.
18. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest covered loosely with foil for 10 minutes.
19. Meanwhile, skim fat from the pan juices.
20. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
21. Add the flour mixture.
22. Cook for about 1 minute, whisking, until the gravy thickens slightly.
23. Season beef with pepper to taste and serve with gravy.