Mom'S Roast Beef
["1 Tbsp. cooking oil", "1 eye of round beef roast (about 2 1/2 lb.)", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 c. brewed coffee", "1 c. water, divided", "1 beef bouillon cube", "2 tsp. dried basil", "1 tsp. dried rosemary", "1 garlic clove, minced", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/4 c. all-purpose flour"]
["Heat oil in a Dutch oven; brown roast on all sides.", "Add onion and cook until transparent.", "Add coffee, 3/4 cup water, bouillon and spices.", "Cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.", "Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into pan juices.", "Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.", "Remove roast and slice.", "Serve with gravy.", "Yields 8 servings."]
["cooking oil", "beef roast", "onion", "coffee", "water", "basil", "rosemary", "garlic", "salt", "pepper", "all-purpose"]