Coffee-Flavored Beef Roast

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
6 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 beef sirloin tip roasts (2-3 lb. each) 
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
2 tsp. canola oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 c. whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 c. brewed coffee
1 tsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water


Directions:
Place potatoes and carrots in a 6 quart slow cooker.  Sprinkle beef with half of the salt and pepper.  In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides.  Transfer to slow cooker.


In the same skillet, saute onion in the drippings for 2 minutes.  Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer.  Stir int he coffee, chili powder and remaining salt and pepper.  Pour over meat.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.


Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.  Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan.  Bring liquid to a boil.  Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve with meat and vegetables.