Coffee Beef Stew

I'll bet you never would have imagined a beef stew recipe with coffee in it, but this one is surprisingly good! The coffee adds a richness and balances the sweetness of the dates wonderfully. This is an unusual recipe you've just got to try!

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Cooking Time1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 cups strong brewed Kona coffee
1 cup water
1 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup dry red wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup whole dates, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons capers

Instructions

Sprinkle meat cubes with salt and pepper.
Heat pan over medium-high heat.
Brown beef; add coffee, water, onion, wine, and garlic. Bring to a boil and cover.
Lower heat and simmer about 45 minutes.
Add potatoes, mushrooms, dates and capers.
Bring to a boil again.
Cover, and reduce heat.
Simmer 20-25 minutes. Serve over rice, with bread, or alone.