Coca Cola Pot Roast
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If you have never made a crock pot roast with coke, then you are in for a real treat with my Slow Cooker Coca Cola Pot Roast recipe. A nice sized chuck roast is cooked with carrots, onions, potatoes, and a few other ingredients for a savory one-pot meal the whole family is sure to enjoy!
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Traditional pot roast recipes typically call for a chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, onions, and beef broth at the least. While these can be flavorful as is, adding a few extra ingredients can give it an even better taste.
The few extra ingredients added to this pot roast recipe are a cola soda and onion soup mix. This takes the place of having to add all of your own seasonings and tastes delicious! And no need to cook anything extra… everything is in the pot and ready to eat once it’s all done cooking. A win-win! If you are looking for a holiday roast, try my Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast.
Ingredients Needed
- Chuck Roast: I recommend getting a beef roast that is at least 3-4 pounds. This will ensure you have plenty of meat for serving. We also use a chuck roast in my Apple Cider Pot Roast, or our slow cooker sauerbraten.
- Veggies: Make it easy by using a bag of baby carrots that way all you need to do is slice the onion and red potatoes.
- Dry Onion Soup Mix: This seasoning mix is a combination of dry onion flakes, beef bouillon granules or paste, onion powder, parsley, celery seed, paprika, and black pepper. Using a pack of the soup mix is a lot easier than combining all of these ingredients together yourself.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: Not only does this soup help add a thick gravy like consistency to the slow cooking roast recipe, but it also adds additional flavors.
- Worcestershire: This sauce has always been naturally paired with meat, especially beef and pork.
- Coca Cola: This liquid makes for a natural tenderizer and caramelized flavor. Get ready for nice and tender veggies and meat. We also have a version of the recipe on the site that uses a stronger drink; try this Jack Daniels pot roast.
Variations
- A different kind of soda can be used such as; dr. pepper, ginger ale or root beer.
- Diet coca cola is fine to use, but the flavor will be different.
- Other vegetable options are; mushrooms, green beans, or celery.
How to make Crock Pot Roast with Coke
Step One – Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.
Step Two – Add in the carrots, potatoes, and onion. Sprinkle over the onion soup mix. Add the cream of mushroom soup, you can smear it over the top of the roast and vegetables. Don’t worry about it being perfect, it will all cook down together. Then, pour over the Worcestershire sauce and cola. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Step Three – You can remove the beef onto a plate or keep in the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Discard any fat and degrease the gravy with paper towels.
My Serving Suggestions
Wondering how to serve this unique recipe for pot roast with coke? Here is how I serve this up.
- Serve as is, with everything from the pot. Nothing else is needed!
- Some people like to turn the juices into a great gravy that can be poured over the meat and veggies.
- This type of roast can also be used to make sandwiches.
- You can add additional sides such as mac and cheese, or green beans. Make this a super hearty meal by pairing the roast with my Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese and Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon.
- Don’t forget to serve it with bread! Buttered rolls, cornbread, and French bread all pair perfectly with this meal.
Other recipe FAQs
Add any remaining pot roast into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat over medium-low heat on the stovetop.
You can, though the potatoes will brown if not completely covered in the soup mixture.
More Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipes
- This Pork Roast with Gravy comes out fork-tender with a rich, savory sauce, while the Amish Pot Roast features simple, traditional flavors that make it a comforting classic.
- For a deep, caramelized onion flavor, the French Onion Pot Roast is a must-try, but if you love bold flavors, the Pot Roast with Blue Cheese Gravy adds a tangy, creamy twist to a classic dish.
- Whether you’re cooking a hearty Slow Cooker Venison Roast, a foolproof 3 Packet Pot Roast, a smoky Slow Cooker Brisket, or a melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Pot Roast, these slow-cooked meals deliver rich flavors with minimal effort.
Coca Cola Pot Roast Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chuck roast, (can use 3-4 lbs)
- 1 lb. baby carrots
- 1 lbs. red potatoes, quartered, or halved baby red potatoes
- 1 white onion, diced large
- 1 oz. lipton onion soup mix
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 12 oz. can coca cola
Instructions
- Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker. Add the carrots, potatoes, and onion.
- Sprinkle over the onion soup mix. Add the cream of mushroom soup, you can smear it over the top of the roast and vegetables. Don't worry about it being perfect, it will all cook down together.
- Pour over the Worcestershire sauce and cola.
- Cook on LOW for 9 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- You can remove the beef onto a plate. Shred with two forks and discard any fat.
- Degrease the gravy with paper towels. Add the roast back to the slow cooker.
- Serve and enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
- A different kind of soda can be used such as; dr. pepper, Pepsi, ginger ale or root beer.
- Diet cola can be used if you have a dietary need for it, it will change the flavor.
- Other vegetable options are; mushrooms, green beans, or celery.
- Everything you need for dinner is in the pot! Just shred and serve.
- You can add dinner rolls or a green salad.
- You can make a thicker gravy with the sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
I only have a 4 qt slow cooker. How long should I cook the Coke pot roast and should I halve the ingredients?
I would halve it, I think it will still take 8 hours on low to get the roast and vegetables tender.
We are not onion fans. Can I just leave the onions and Lipton soup mix out?
I would add something like a brown gravy mix or au jus mix instead. But yes.
Just made this and realized we were out of Coke! Trying it with Dr. Pepper instead!
Let us know how it turns out!
Can it be cooked on high I got a late start won’t be done til like 10pm on low?
Yes, about 6-7 hours should work great.