How to Make Cola Pot Roast I - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty, comforting meals, few dishes are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked pot roast. This classic recipe is a staple in many households, and for good reason - the tender, flavorful meat, paired with vegetables and a rich gravy, is the epitome of home cooking. While traditional pot roast recipes typically rely on a combination of broth and seasonings to infuse the meat with flavor, this recipe takes a slightly unconventional approach with the addition of cola.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 1 packet dry spaghetti sauce mix
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large bowl, break up tomatoes in their juice. Stir in cola, spaghetti sauce mix, onion, celery, salt, and garlic salt. Stir until spaghetti sauce mix is dissolved.
  • In a Dutch oven, over medium high heat, brown meat in oil about 10 minutes on each side. Drain off all fat. Pour tomato mixture over meat. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer slowly for about 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 383mg