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JAVA ROAST BEEF

Coffee adds a lovely richness to this roast's gravy, which is perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or spooning over rice or potatoes.

—Charla Sackmann, Orange City, IA

Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 8 hours Makes: 12 servings

5 garlic cloves, minced

11/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. pepper

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 31/2 lbs.)

11/2 cups strong brewed coffee

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

1. Mix garlic, salt and pepper; rub over beef. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour coffee around meat. Cook, covered, on low until the meat is tender, 8-10 hours.

2. Remove roast to a serving plate; keep warm. Transfer the cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim off fat. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

3 oz. cooked beef with 2 Tbsp. gravy: 199 cal., 11g fat (4g sat. fat), 74mg chol., 342mg sod., 2g carb. (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g pro. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat.

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“I made this for dinner yesterday…so easy, and it was the most delicious and mouthwatering roast I have ever made. I will definitely be keeping this one in my recipe folder.”

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