Make Ahead Java Joe Pot Roast Recipes

MAKE AHEAD POT ROAST WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown meat slowly on all sides in oil in Dutch oven.
• Season generously with salt and pepper and add broth.
• Cover and simmer for about 3 hours or until meat is very tender.
• Remove meat from pan, let rest for 20 minutes, then slice thin.
• Do not use pan juices.
• For sauce, melt butter until it bubbles and browns slightly.
• Add cream, garlic, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
• Spoon half of sauce in a glass 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Arrange meat slices overlapping in the sauce.
• Pour the remaining sauce over the top and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Allow dish to set out for 30 minutes before baking.
• Heat through at 350° for about 30 minutes.

JAVA ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Mix garlic, salt and pepper; rub over beef. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour coffee around meat. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast to a serving plate; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim off fat. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.