Cola Roast
Transform your weeknight dinner into a comfort food masterpiece with this indulgent Cola Roast recipe! Featuring a tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with the subtle sweetness of cola, savory soy sauce, and rich beef broth, this dish strikes a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Paired with hearty potatoes, carrots, and a luscious homemade cola-infused gravy, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s guaranteed to impress. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the option to use a slow cooker for hassle-free cooking, this recipe makes achieving melt-in-your-mouth perfection effortless. Perfect for family meals or cozy gatherings, serve this satisfying roast alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful gravy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 12 ounces cola (regular, not diet)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup water (for thickening gravy, if needed)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Sear the roast in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Transfer the seared roast, onions, and garlic to a slow cooker or large roasting pan.
Add the cola, beef broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Scatter the carrots and potatoes around the roast in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Once cooked, carefully remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and set aside on a platter, covering with foil to keep warm.
Strain the juices from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and water to form a slurry.
Gradually add the slurry to the simmering juices, whisking constantly, until the gravy thickens to your liking. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Slice the roast and serve with the carrots, potatoes, and the rich cola gravy drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.2 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.6 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 5458 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.3 g | ||
| Protein | 268.3 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 43.3 mg | 241% | |
| Potassium | 8512 mg | 181% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
