Ingredients
The following ingredients have 5 Servings
- 2-3 lbs. beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper
- 3 large onions (coarsely chopped)
- 6 large carrots (cut in 1-inch chunks (leave peel on))
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil (divided)
- 3 large garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 Tbsp. flour (optional, for patting the beef before browning)
- 1 small can tomato paste (dissolved in 1 ½ cups of hot water)
- 2 Tbsp. instant coffee (use a good quality)
- 1-2 tsp. chili red pepper flakes (optional, depending on how much spice you like)
- 1 14 oz can Guinness beer (about 2 cups)
- Sprigs of basil or thyme
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. (Or you can also use stove top or crock-pot.)
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a wide frying pan over a high heat. Brown the meat on all sides; heavily salt and pepper both sides. [Optional to pat the beef with flour before browning for a thicker gravy.]
- Remove the meat and set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, add to 1 1/2 cups of hot water the tomato paste, instant coffee, and chili flakes. Mix well.
- In the same frying pan, heat the remaining oil and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes, adding the tomato paste mixture. Mix together and cook for a few minutes (will be thick).
- Chop the onions, and place in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Place the cooked piece of meat on top. Spread the paste on top of the meat. Add fresh herbs for additional flavor.
- Place the chopped carrots on top of the meat and sauce. Pour the Guinness beer around the meat.
