It may not be Friday, but here’s another “Stupid Kitchen Trick”

It’s not Friday, but I wanted to write this before I forgot. I was reminded by Andy, a commenter over at [Brewed Fresh Daily](http://www.brewedfreshdaily.com/2005/09/18/a-pinch-of-sea-salt-in-coffee/#comment-5152) about coffee’s remarkable compatibility with beef. Read the comment for a chuckle.

I discovered that coffee makes a wonderful companion for beef when I was making one of my midwinter concoctions out of beef roast, caramelized onions, and potatoes (not for the low carb dieter). Use a large skillet and some olive oil to braise the beef with the onions (braising it before putting it in the oven makes it juicier because it seals the outside of the meat), then add around a half to three quarters of a cup (the actual measuring cup) of coffee, a few dashes of dark balsamic vinegar, some sea salt, and some garlic. Then, when you’re ready to put it in the oven, rub it with just a little more sea salt and some ground pepper. It’ll taste better than deli roast beef which, depending on the deli, could be saying a lot or not much at all.

Roast for the normal amount of time, adding the potatoes or whatever veggie you like. This makes some wonderful comfort food.

Thanks to Andy, for the reminder.