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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add the chopped onions to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Place the seared chuck roast in the bottom of your crock pot. Surround it with the carrots and potatoes.

Step 6

Pour the sautéed onions over the roast and vegetables. Then, sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Add the fresh thyme sprigs and a bay leaf to the crock pot for added flavor.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving. Plate the roast with vegetables and spoon the gravy over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3215.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4564.0

Total Fat 250.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.4g
Cholesterol 1350.9mg	0%
Sodium 15484.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 72.2g
Protein 407.5g	0%

Vitamin D 54.4IU	0%
Calcium 481.4mg	0%
Iron 52.4mg	0%
Potassium 8589.9mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 15.9%