Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　4 1/4 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

　　1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

　　1 1/4 cups strong brewed coffee

　　3 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest

　　1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

　　2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

　　1 (3 1/2-lb) boneless beef chuck roast

　　1 1/2 teaspoons salt

　　1/2 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.

　　

Step 2

Cook onion in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in coffee, zest, cinnamon stick, and brown sugar, then bring to a simmer. Sprinkle beef all over with salt and pepper, then add to pot. Transfer pot to oven and braise, tightly covered, until meat is very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

　　

Step 3

Skim fat from sauce and discard cinnamon stick.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 357 calories

　　18g fat (5g saturated)

　　118mg cholesterol

　　996mg sodium

　　7g carbohydrates

　　1g fiber

　　39g protein

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