Cola Pot Roast II

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The rich brown gravy this makes is wonderful, with just a slight hint of sweetness. Everyone asks for the recipe, and NO ONE ever guesses the secret ingredient...cola!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 pounds beef sirloin roast

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 10 fluid ounces cola-flavored carbonated beverage

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place meat in a roasting pan. Sprinkle carrots, celery and minced garlic around roast.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the brown gravy mix and water, mixing into a smooth paste. Add onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup and cola-flavored carbonated beverage. Pour over the roast.

  4. Cover pan, and cook 1 hour in the preheated oven.

  5. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C), and continue cooking 2 hours. Remove from oven, and turn roast over so that the top is now covered with the gravy. Cover pan, and return to oven for a minimum of 2 hours.

  6. Remove from oven, and let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
23g Fat
13g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 736mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 647mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.