There are so many uses for coffee.

Here is a wonderful way to use that little bit of extra Moka Joe Coffee you have lying around. This recipe comes form the website ilovecoffee.com which has has all sorts of coffee related content. from how to actually grow your own coffee plants to light-hearted coffee comic strips and pretty much everything in between. 

Now, when I go looking around the web for a new and interesting ways to use your Moka Joe Coffee, I usually only find dessert recipes. You know, tiramisu or espresso brownies, that sort of thing. So when I came across this coffee beef stew recipe I was pleasantly surprised not only to have found a non-dessert recipe but also a recipe that looked extraordinarily tasty and I decided it needed to be shared. So here you are, Coffee Beef Stew by J.B. Bulharowski. Enjoy!

Coffee Beef Stew Recipe

by J.B. Bulharowski

Summary: Recipe to make a beef stew with a coffee inspired broth.

Ingredients

• 2 Lbs. Beef Chuck, Cut Into 1 1/2″ Cubes
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Peppercorns (Whole)
• 2 Tablespoons Fat (or Mix Of Fat & Butter), Heated Almost To Smoking
• 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika Dash Allspice Or Cloves 2 Cups Boiling Water, Or 1/2 water & strong leftover coffee or stock
• 1/2 Lb. Carrots, Cut In 1/2″ pieces
• 2 Potatoes, Cut In 1/2″ pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (Optional)
• 1 Each Turnip, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Cut In 1/2″ pieces
• 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Celery Stalks, Cut In 1/2″ pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 Sprig Thyme, Fresh If Possible
• 1 Clove Garlic, Sliced
• 1 Handful Fresh Parsley
• 1 Medium Onion, Sliced In Half Moons
• Dumplings: (Optional)
• 1-2 Bay Leaves
• 2 Cups Biscuit Mix
• 1 Tablespoon Salt, Seasoned Type
• 2/3 Cups Milk

Instructions

1. To season and flour the meat, put the beef and a little seasoned flour in a paper sack or plastic bag; shake until coated in batches, and the job is done! Continue with the recipe. There is one suggestion here, if you opt to cook this in a crockpot, rather than on the stovetop, take the time to brown the meat carefully for the reason cited in the next sentence. Brown meat on all sides in hot fat, turning often, letting a nice fond develop. Fond is the brown bits accumulated on the bottom of a crockpot during the browning process. Liquid is then added to "deglaze" the pan and form a concentrated flavoring. This step enhances formulation of a great complex, flavorful final product.
2. Add water (liquid of your choice, coffee water, stock, to measure 4 cups), lemon juice, Worchestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion, bay leaves and seasonings. Cover, and simmer, do not boil, for two (2) hours stirring occasionally to keep the mix from sticking. Remove bay leaves, peppercorns and any other whole seasonings you’ve included. Add carrots and onions. If carrots are large, halve or quarter. Cubed potatoes may also be added. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Remove meat and veggies, thicken liquid for gravy, if desired. Garnish with some chopped parsley.
3. Gravy: Skim most of fat from stew liquid. For 3 cups liquid, put ½ cup water in a shaker or mason jar with a top, add ¼ cup A.P. flour, shaking until smooth. Add the flour mixture slowly to the meat stock, stirring constantly until gravy bubbles all over. Cook about 5 minutes more, stirring often. Pour over meat and vegetables.

Cooking time (duration): 150 min

Diet (other): High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)