Autumn Pot Roast with Coffee Gravy - Tony's Meats & Market

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat, about 4 to 5 1/2 pounds
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (canola or similar light-tasting oil)
• 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups freshly brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon flour (instant is best, but regular flour will do; cornstarch or arrowroot also works well)
• 2 tablespoons butter, chilled
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste