What is the purpose of using Coffee Crystals?!


Question: Ingredients:

1 lb. beef for stew, cut into 1" cubes
Ground black pepper
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 large onions, chopped
12 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
2 medium carrots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves OR 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee crystals
4 cups Swanson? Beef Broth
Sour cream (optional)
Chopped green onion (optional)


Directions:
SEASON beef with black pepper and coat with flour.
HEAT oil in skillet. Add beef and cook until browned.
PLACE onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic and thyme in 3 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Top with browned beef. Mix tomato paste, coffee and 1 cup broth. Pour coffee mixture and remaining broth into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hr.* or until done.
SERVE with sour cream and chopped green onions, if desired. Serves 6.
TIP: *Or on HIGH 4 to 5 hr.
Swanson Kitchen Tip: This recipe is also great using Swanson? Lower Sodium or Certified Organic Beef Broth in place of the regular beef broth.


Answers: Ingredients:

1 lb. beef for stew, cut into 1" cubes
Ground black pepper
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 large onions, chopped
12 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
2 medium carrots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves OR 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee crystals
4 cups Swanson? Beef Broth
Sour cream (optional)
Chopped green onion (optional)


Directions:
SEASON beef with black pepper and coat with flour.
HEAT oil in skillet. Add beef and cook until browned.
PLACE onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic and thyme in 3 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Top with browned beef. Mix tomato paste, coffee and 1 cup broth. Pour coffee mixture and remaining broth into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hr.* or until done.
SERVE with sour cream and chopped green onions, if desired. Serves 6.
TIP: *Or on HIGH 4 to 5 hr.
Swanson Kitchen Tip: This recipe is also great using Swanson? Lower Sodium or Certified Organic Beef Broth in place of the regular beef broth.

Flavoring.. and browning..

I presume that it would fortify the flavor of the dish while adding a carmel color to the developing sauce. It will get the sauce a bite or a hint of bitterness. I'm sure it's optional.

gives the gravy a good flavor and makes it brown.

to make the smell linger longer





The consumer Foods information on foodaq.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007 FoodAQ - Terms of Use - Contact us - Privacy Policy

Food's Q&A Resources