Pepsi Pot Roast

Transform dinnertime with this sweet and savory *Pepsi Pot Roast*, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with flavor and tenderness. This easy yet impressive recipe uses a unique twist—12 ounces of Pepsi—to infuse the beef chuck roast and hearty vegetables with a subtle caramelized sweetness that perfectly complements the savory broth. With a medley of carrots, potatoes, celery, and aromatic spices like thyme and bay leaf, this one-pot dish creates a complete meal with rich, comforting flavor in every bite. Perfectly seared beef, a slow cooker, and a few minutes of prep are all you need to take comfort food to the next level. Serve it with the velvety gravy made from the cooking liquid for a family-friendly dinner that’s sure to be a hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered
• 3 stalks celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 12 fl oz Pepsi
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Arrange the carrots, potatoes, and celery around the roast in the slow cooker.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Pepsi, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily falls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and place on a serving platter.

Step 8

If desired, strain the cooking liquid and simmer it in a saucepan over medium heat to reduce and thicken into a gravy.

Step 9

Serve the Pepsi pot roast warm with the vegetables and gravy poured over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3401.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4646.2

Total Fat 300.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 4420.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 70.4g
Protein 266.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473.7mg	0%
Iron 43.8mg	0%
Potassium 9051.2mg	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: 57.1%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 20.4%