Slow Cooker Coffee Pot Roast Recipe
This Slow Cooker Coffee Pot Roast is a flavorful and tender beef roast infused with a rich coffee and spice rub. Slow cooked with onions, brewed coffee, beef broth, and fresh thyme, it creates a deeply savory and aromatic meal perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on high or 9 hours on low
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (high) or 9 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Rub Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. finely ground coffee beans or instant coffee
- 2 Tbsp. coarse salt
- 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 lbs. chuck roast
- 1 sweet onion, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Rub. Combine the finely ground coffee, coarse salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cocoa powder, black pepper, sweet paprika, ground coriander, chili powder, and ground ginger in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Season the Roast. Rub the chuck roast with olive oil to help the spices adhere, then generously coat all sides with the prepared coffee rub, ensuring an even cover.
- Arrange Ingredients in Slow Cooker. Place the cut sweet onion pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned roast on top of the onions to help flavor the meat and keep it elevated.
- Add Liquids Carefully. Pour brewed coffee, beef broth, and balsamic vinegar around the sides of the roast in the slow cooker, taking care not to pour directly onto the meat to avoid washing away the rub.
- Add Herbs and Cover. Place 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme around the roast. Secure the slow cooker lid tightly to retain moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Slow Cook the Roast. Set the slow cooker to high for 5 hours or low for 9 hours. Cook until the meat is very tender and pulls apart easily, allowing flavors to meld perfectly.
Notes
- You can substitute instant coffee for finely ground coffee beans if preferred.
- For a deeper smoky flavor, use smoked paprika as specified.
- Be careful to pour the liquids around the meat, not over it, to keep the rub intact.
- The chuck roast cut is ideal due to its marbling and suitability for slow cooking.
- If fresh thyme is unavailable, dried thyme can be used but reduce quantity to 1 teaspoon.
- Leftover roast can be shredded and used in sandwiches or tacos.
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