Reviewed: May 7, 2004

This was very good and was a nice change of pace to the traditional roasts I usually make. I halved this recipe because I only had a 2. lb roast and it worked just fine. I also browned the roast before adding the garlic. The gravy was very good too. The only thing I would do differently is maybe add some salt to the gravy. Also, note to families with kids....they may not be wild about the taste of this, one of my sons loved it, the other did not.

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2004

Absolutely delicious!! A pleasant change of pace from the traditional water/beef broth method of making a roast. Love the gravy....My favorite comfort food is mashed potatoes & gravy anyway, but now I have a new found fondness for it! Java junkie or not, you'll appreciate the flavorful results of this recipe. Can't wait to make this again!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2003

This was a great recipe. I read some reviews and was worried about the coffee adding a burnt taste, so I used 11/2c water and mixed in 1 tsp instant coffee and one beef oxo cube. I had great reviews that nite!! Very nice! will use again, and again...

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TARA

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2003

Good recipe, meat was very tender

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Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2003

I cut this recipe out of the Food Section of a Boston newspaper years ago- It is also called "Peking Pot Roast". There is one big difference that might make this recipe more appealing to those reviewers who didn't like it. Before cooking the roast, the newspaper recipe called for soaking the roast in red wine vinegar for 2 hours. It doesn't have to be a lot of vinegar, just 1 cup in a large plastic bag, turning several times. Afterwards, the roast is rinsed with water, removing excess vinegar. This not only affects the flavor of the meat but tenderizes it as well. I was fascinated by the "Peking Pot Roast" recipe & that was over 10 yrs ago. Maybe using this additional step will make a difference to the folks who tried this & didn't like it. Good luck, thanks as always to allrecipe.com

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2003

This was quick and simple recipe. My family and dinner guests liked it. The meat was tender; however, it need something to give it a little pazzaz. I am not sure if I will make this again due to my personal taste.

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2002

The garlic was a little over the top for me, but overall this was a good recipe. If the coffee evaporates too much, you will get a burned flavor. Dilute the juices if this happens before making the gravy, and add a teaspoon or two of sugar to counteract the bitterness. Prevent this from happening by occasionally adding water or beef stock to your pot while cooking. Good recipe, good flavor.

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2002

I love this recipe, and have been asked where I got it many times.. Previously I was frightened to cook a chuck roast, but since learning this recipe I buy it all the time!

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2001

BRAVO! This was absolutely delicious! Easy to make, easy to clean up! My entire family loved this, even the children (who are very picky eaters)!

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KRYSALIS

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2001

Although it sounds very strange, and my husband wanted to turn his nose up at it....everybody ate and i had NO leftovers!!! We will have this again!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2001

We are on a budget right now and have been buying meats on sale, this simple recipe made the roast taste great,my husband thought I spent more money! The kids loved it too, it was so simple. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2001

After reading the ratings, I tried the recipe but cut the coffee by half, it was wonderful! Yes, I definately will make in again and again. Patimr

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2000

I used the slow cooker and a sirloin tip roast. Unfortunately, thw whole family thought the gravy tasted burned from the coffee flavor.

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2000

I thought this would be terrible with adding coffee to a roast...boy, was I wrong. It was great! My children loved it...even my in-laws!! There is no coffee taste to the meat. The meat was so tender. I plan on using this alot for company. Easy to fix! Thanks for a great recipe.- DSB - Colorado

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