Crock Pot Coca Cola Roast (Printer-Friendly)
Slow cooked beef with potatoes, carrots, and a rich Coca Cola infused gravy for a comforting meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Meat
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3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
→ Fats
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2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
→ Vegetables
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1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
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4 carrots, cut into pieces
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1 onion, sliced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids and Sauces
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12 ounce can Coca Cola
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
→ Mixes
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1 ounce packet beefy onion soup mix
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1 ounce packet brown gravy mix
→ Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl and mix well.
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Generously season both sides of the beef chuck roast with the prepared seasoning blend.
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast until browned on both sides to develop color and flavor, then remove from heat.
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Transfer the seared beef to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Surround with halved baby potatoes, carrot pieces, and sliced onion.
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In a separate bowl, gently whisk together Coca Cola, Worcestershire sauce, beefy onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, and minced garlic, stirring slowly to prevent excessive fizzing.
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Pour the sauce evenly over the beef and vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high for 6 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded. Avoid removing the lid during cooking to retain steam and ensure tenderness.
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Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with preferred side dishes.
# Helpful Hints:
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Searing the beef before slow cooking locks in flavor and adds a caramelized depth to the dish.
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Cooking on low heat for 8 hours yields the most tender and flavorful results.
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To thicken gravy after cooking, remove solids and stir in a slurry of 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water; cook on high until thickened.
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Use low or no-sodium soup and gravy mixes if reducing salt intake.