Pepsi Crock Pot Bacon Pot Roast
Elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible Pepsi Crock Pot Bacon Pot Roast, a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that brings together tender chuck roast, smoky bacon, and a surprising twist of sweetness from Pepsi. This crock pot recipe starts with a perfectly seared roast, layered with crisp bacon, caramelized onions, and hearty chunks of carrots and potatoes. A rich broth made with beef stock, tomato paste, and Pepsi infuses the dish with depth and subtle caramel notes, while Italian seasoning, fresh thyme, and a bay leaf enhance the flavor to gourmet levels. Slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours, this pot roast practically melts in your mouth, making it a perfect dish for family dinners or Sunday suppers. Serve it topped with the luscious gravy from the crock pot for a soul-warming meal that's as easy to make as it is to devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chuck roast
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 slices Smoked bacon
- 1 Yellow onion, chopped
- 4 Carrots, cut into large chunks
- 3 Russet potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 1.5 cups Beef broth
- 1.5 cups Pepsi
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the roast and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the chopped onions to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Place the seared chuck roast in the bottom of your crock pot. Surround it with the carrots and potatoes.
Pour the sautéed onions over the roast and vegetables. Then, sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Pepsi, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Pour this mixture over the contents in the crock pot.
Add the fresh thyme sprigs and a bay leaf to the crock pot for added flavor.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the roast is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving. Plate the roast with vegetables and spoon the gravy over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.5 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.4 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1351 mg | 450% | |
| Sodium | 15485 mg | 673% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 407.5 g | 815% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 52.4 mg | 291% | |
| Potassium | 8590 mg | 183% | |
*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.
