Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy

photo by Annacia

- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 1 lb boned rump roast
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1⁄3 cup dry red wine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup taro root or 1 cup potato
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1⁄4 cup whole pitted dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- 1⁄2 cup shredded chayotes or 1/2 cup yellow squash
directions
- Trim fat from beef and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add beef and cook 5 minutes or until browned.
- Add coffee and next 4 ingredients (coffee through garlic) and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
- Add taro, mushrooms, dates, and capers; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Serve over rice; top with chayote.
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Reviews
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When I came across this recipe I found it an intriguing mix of ingredients. I'm so glad that I decided to try it it's delicious. Having said that I didn't go exactly by the recipe and my changes were as follows: no wine as we don't care for it, I used the potato and subbed chopped raisins for the dates as dates are very expensive here, lastly I didn't have the chayote or squash so did without. Still the result was a very pleasant meal that even my super picky DH enjoyed. Don't be afraid if this, it's great! Made for Comfort Cafe, Jan '10.
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When I came across this recipe I found it an intriguing mix of ingredients. I'm so glad that I decided to try it it's delicious. Having said that I didn't go exactly by the recipe and my changes were as follows: no wine as we don't care for it, I used the potato and subbed chopped raisins for the dates as dates are very expensive here, lastly I didn't have the chayote or squash so did without. Still the result was a very pleasant meal that even my super picky DH enjoyed. Don't be afraid if this, it's great! Made for Comfort Cafe, Jan '10.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
James Craig
Mesa, Arizona