Ingredients:
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup prepared coffee
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)