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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 5

Transfer the seared roast, onions, and garlic to a slow cooker or large roasting pan.

Step 6

Add the cola, beef broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Scatter the carrots and potatoes around the roast in the slow cooker.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Once cooked, carefully remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and set aside on a platter, covering with foil to keep warm.

Step 10

Strain the juices from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 11

In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and water to form a slurry.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

Slice the roast and serve with the carrots, potatoes, and the rich cola gravy drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3378.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4755.9

Total Fat 302.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5457.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 79.3g
Protein 268.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428.2mg	0%
Iron 43.3mg	0%
Potassium 8511.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 21.5%