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There is nothing better first thing in the morning than a steaming hot Caffe’ Mocha. Get those same delicious flavors at night as well with this amazing Instant Pot Café Mocha Pot Roast! I served mine over Simple Cauliflower Mash, but Mashed Potatoes would be delicious as well. However you choose to serve it, your family will be in comfort food heaven!!
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Each bite tickles your taste buds with the flavors of coffee and chili, with undertones of chocolate. Not too spicy, not to crazy, just a fun new take on pot roast.
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How to make Cafe Mocha Pot Roast in an Instant Pot:
Place the chuck roast cubes into a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Cafe Mocha Dry Rub and toss to combine.
Add the cubes to the liner of a pressure cooker with the chopped onions, beef stock, vinegar and coffee.
Secure the lid and lock in place. Press the Meat/Stew button (or Pressure Cook/Manual button). Make sure the timer is set for 35 minutes on high pressure. (use the + or – buttons to adjust if necessary).
When the pressure cooker beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the lid and move the pot roast to a large bowl.
Shred the meat by shaking the pieces with tongs or leave whole. Serve immediately with the pan liquid or make a quick gravy.
To make gravy
Press the Cancel button, then the Saute button.
For Keto – add .5 teaspoon Glucomannan and whisk to combine. Gravy will thicken as it cools.
For Whole30/Paleo – mix 3 tablespoons of arrowroot starch with 2 tablespoons of warm water in a small bowl. Add to the pressure cooker and whisk to combine.
For everyone else – mix 2 tablespoons of warm water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pressure cooker and whisk to combine.
Can I make Cafe Mocha Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker?
Yes, cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
Can I make Cafe Mocha Pot Roast on the stove?
Yes, place all of the ingredients in a Dutch oven, cover and simmer for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork tender.
More delicious Instant Pot recipes
- Hawaiian Pulled Pork
- Kalua Pork – traditional Hawaiian pork
- Italian Beef – for sandwiches
- Irish Beef Stew
- Mexican Style Shredded Beef
- Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken
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Enjoy!!
Instant Pot Cafe Mocha Pot Roast
Ingredients
Cafe Mocha Rub
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans or espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar use Swerve for keto, omit for Whole30 & Paleo
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- .5 tablespoon smoked paprika
- .5 tablespoon ground black pepper
- .25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- 3 pound chuck roast cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- .5 cup espresso or strong coffee or substitute all beef stock
- .5 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix the cafe mocha dry rub ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place the chuck roast cubes into a large bowl. Sprinkle with the cafe mocha dry rub and toss to combine.
- Add the cubes to the liner of a pressure cooker with the chopped onions, beef stock, vinegar and coffee.
- Secure the lid and lock in place. Press the Meat/Stew button (or Pressure Cook/Manual button). Make sure the timer is set for 35 minutes on high pressure. (use the + or – buttons to adjust if necessary).
- When the pressure cooker beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and move the pot roast to a large bowl.
- Shred the meat by shaking the pieces with tongs or leave whole. Serve immediately with the pan liquid or make a quick gravy.
To make gravy
- Press the Cancel button, then the Saute button.
- For Keto – add .5 teaspoon Glucomannan and whisk to combine. Gravy will thicken as it cools.For Whole30/Paleo – mix 3 tablespoons of arrowroot starch with 2 tablespoons of warm water in a small bowl. Add to the pressure cooker and whisk to combine.For everyone else – mix 2 tablespoons of warm water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pressure cooker and whisk to combine.
Notes
- To make in a slow cooker – cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
- To make on the stove – place all of the ingredients in a Dutch oven, cover and simmer for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork tender.
- Carb count calculated is using regular brown sugar.
- Feel free to substitute decaf if desired.
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