Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy

==Ingredients==
* 1 lb boned rump roast
* ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
* 1½ cup strong brewed coffee
* 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
* ½ cup finely chopped onion
* ⅓ cup dry red wine
* 2 garlic cloves minced
* 1 cup diced peeled taro root or 1 cup diced peeled potato
* 1 cup sliced mushrooms
* ¼ cup whole pitted dates chopped
* 1 tbsp capers
* 2 cup hot cooked long-grain rice
* ½ cup shredded chayote or yellow squash
==Directions==
# Trim fat from beef, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef, and cook 5 minutes or until browned. Add coffee and next 4 ingredients (coffee through garlic), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
# Add taro, mushrooms, dates, and capers; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over rice; top with chayote.
== Notes ==
* Serving size and accompaniment:1¼ cups stew, ½ cup rice, and 2 tablespoons chayote
* Suggested wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
* To make strong coffee, you can skip the brewing process by mixing a tablespoon of instant espresso granules with 1½ cups of hot water.
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