This Crock Pot Coca Cola Pot Roast is tender, flavorful, and easy to make! A comforting slow cooker dinner that the whole family will love. A TENDER SLOW COOKED ROAST RECIPE There’s nothing better than coming home to the smell of a hearty pot roast that has been simmering all day! What makes this different from other pot roast recipes? The soda helps tenderize the beef and adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the rich and savory gravy. Add in tender potatoes and carrots and you have a whole meal! Perfect for those days you just want a warm, belly filling meal! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Why add soda? You add the soda because it has acid. The acid helps to tenderize the meat and adds flavor to the pot roast. You don’t taste it as a separate ingredient. Is this salty? Because of the packet ingredients, this can be salty to some (especially if you are sensitive to salt). If you are at all concerned this will come out too salty for your tastes, I definitely suggest using low or no sodium options where possible. You can always add in additional salt if you feel it needs it. Can I use diet soda instead? Yes, I’m not a fan of diet sodas, but you can use them if you prefer that. Why should I sear the roast before adding it to the slow cooker? Searing the beef first locks in flavor and adds rich, caramelized depth to the final dish. It’s a small extra step that makes a big difference in taste. If you are short on time, you can skip it. Is it better to cook on low or high heat? Cooking on low for about 8 hours gives you the most tender, flavorful beef. It takes longer, but the results are worth the wait. Cooking on high is not great for pot roasts as they don’t turn out as tender. How can I make the gravy thicker? After the roast and vegetables are done, remove them from the slow cooker. Stir in a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water) and cook on high for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens. What sides go with Coca Cola Pot Roast? This really is a whole meal with the carrots and potatoes but it is also shown served here with Mashed Potatoes. If you want more vegetables, some steamed broccoli or Green Beans are a great option. Even some egg noodles work. Some Butter Dip Biscuits or Dinner Rolls round it out too. How long to store leftover pot roast? Leftover pot roast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you’d like to keep it longer, freeze it for up to 3 months. Be sure to let the roast and gravy cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers or bags. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until hot and tender. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) beef chuck roast– if you need a different option, try chuck roast for brisket or bottom round instead. smoked paprika – if you don’t have smoked paprika, just use regular. onion powder garlic powder butter – salted or unsalted butter will work. When searing, try using olive oil if you need a quick swap. baby potatoes– If you don’t have baby potatoes, try Yukon golds or sweet potatoes and cut them up. carrots and onion – cut into pieces Coca Cola– you can swap out the sodas. Other options to try are Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, or root beer. Try going for a sweet and smoky flavor by using half the Coca Cola with whatever bbq sauce you have. Worcestershire sauce packet beefy onion soup mix– if you’re worried about sodium intake, make sure to use a low sodium soup mix, or use a Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix. packet brown gravy mix– you can use a low sodium gravy mix to control sodium intake garlic cloves – fresh if you have it and the jarred stuff if you don’t HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT COCA COLA POT ROAST First, season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, melt the butter. Place the chuck roast into the skillet and sear the meat until brown then flip over and brown the other side. Turn off heat and place the roast into a 5-6 quart crock pot.Place the potatoes, carrots and onion around the roast.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the coca cola, worcestershire sauce, beefy onion soup mix, brown gravy and garlic together. Be careful, the soda will fizz as you do this so do it slowly. Pour the sauce over the roast and vegetables in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 until the meat is tender and falls apart. Note: Do not remove the lid while cooking. Continuing to check on the meat releases steam and can make the meat take longer to cook and it won’t come out as tender. Just set it and forget it! Optional: Top with a little chopped parsley and serve! CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Mississippi Pot Roast Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast Crock Pot Dr Pepper Chili Mississippi Pot Roast Sliders Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast Instant Pot Pot Roast Print Crock Pot Coca Cola Pot Roast Tender pot roast in a Slow Cooker with a fantastic flavor. Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 8 hours hoursTotal Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings 4 Calories 903kcal Author Brandie Skibinski Ingredients1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast (see notes below)2 Tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted – can also use oil)1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved4 carrots, cut into pieces1 onion, sliced12 ounce can Coca Cola2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 ounce packet beefy onion soup mix (see notes below)1 ounce packet brown gravy mix (see notes below)4 garlic cloves, mincedchopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional) InstructionsIn a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and stir to combine.First, season both sides of the 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast with the seasoning (using it all.)In a large skillet, over medium high heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter (or oil of your choice.)Place the chuck roast into the skillet and sear the meat until brown then flip over and brown the other side. You are not cooking it all the way through, just browning it to give it color and flavor.Turn off heat on the skillet and place the roast into a 5-6 quart crock pot.Place 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved, 4 carrots, cut into pieces and 1 onion, sliced around the roast.In a separate bowl, whisk together 12 ounce can Coca Cola, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 ounce packet beefy onion soup mix, 1 ounce packet brown gravy mix and 4 garlic cloves, minced together. Be careful, the soda will fizz as you do this so do it slowly. Pour the sauce over the roast and vegetables in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 until the meat is tender and falls apart. NOTE: Do not remove the lid while cooking. Continuing to check on the meat releases steam and can make the meat take longer to cook and it won’t come out as tender. Just set it and forget it!Optional: When ready, top with a little chopped fresh parsley and serve! Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. You can use brisket or bottom round as well. It does not need to be exactly 3 pounds. It can be roughly 2-3 pounds for this recipe. If you have any sensitivity to salt or are worried this will be too salty for your tastes, use no or low sodium options and do not use salt to season the chuck roast. You can always add additional salt if you feel it needs it. Homemade Onion Soup Mix recipe: https://www.thecountrycook.net/homemade-dry-onion-soup-mix/ NutritionCalories: 903kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 45g | Sodium: 1680mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g