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Cathy’s Coke Roast

Cathy’s Coke Roast

Cuisine:American

Course:Dinner

15m prep 6h cook 6h ready

A Southern-style beef roast marinated in Coca-Cola, then slow-cooked with vegetables until tender. This easy, comforting dish is a family favorite.

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 13 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
630 cal
Protein
38.4 g
Carbohydrate
36.3 g
Fiber
4.74 g
Sugars
10.2 g
Sodium
1868 mg
Total fat
37.4 g
Saturated fat
14.7 g
Monounsaturated fat
12.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat
1.12 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 108 mg
  • Iron: 6.42 mg
  • Magnesium: 92.6 mg
  • Phosphorus: 374 mg
  • Potassium: 1337 mg
  • Zinc: 14.4 mg

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 3 lb organic beef roast
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 Coca-Cola
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • dried parsley
  • dried basil

Prepare

  • Slice 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Dice 1 cup diced onion
  • Dice 2 celery
  • Slice 4 red potatoes
  • 1 cup green beans, snapped and cut in half

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Place the 3-pound beef roast in a large bowl and sprinkle generously with ground black pepper. Pour enough Coca-Cola from the 2-liter bottle over the roast to nearly cover it, then add 2 bay leaves. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

  2. Step 2.

    The next day, drain and discard the Coca-Cola and bay leaves. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker. Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup diced onion, 2 stalks diced celery, 4 sliced red potatoes, and 1 cup green beans (snapped and halved). Season with additional black pepper to taste, a pinch of dried parsley, and a pinch of dried basil. Stir gently to combine.

  3. Step 3.

    Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 3 hours. Then, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 3 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft. Serve hot.

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