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This Slow Cooker Coffee Braised Roast recipe is packed full of flavor and is sure to be a family favorite!  This is an easy recipe that is gluten-free and dairy-free.  
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Slow Cooker Coffee Braised Roast

This Slow Cooker Coffee Braised Roast recipe is packed full of flavor and is sure to be a family favorite!  This is an easy recipe that is gluten-free and dairy-free.
 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 319kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb beef roast
  • 1 large shallot
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp dark coffee freshly ground coffee beans
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • On high heat take a skillet and heat up the olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and sear the roast on all sides.
  • Keep the oil in the pan and place the roast in the crock pot and let it sit.
  • In the left over oil, saute the shallots for about 5 minutes, or until they become soft, add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the orange zest, cinnamon stick, coffee and maple syrup making sure to completely mix it together and get any bits stuck to the pan.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil and then lower down to a simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Cover the whole roast with the mixture and let it cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 536mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3.2mg