Cola-Braised Pot Roast II
Cola-Braised Pot Roast II features ultra-tender beef simmered with onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and a splash of cola that lends subtle sweetness and depth. The result is a rich, comforting gravy that coats carrots and celery beautifully. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a laid-back weekend meal when you want classic pot roast with a twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cola-Braised Pot Roast II, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Set the meat in a roasting pan. Scatter the carrots, celery, and minced garlic around the roast.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together the brown gravy mix and water until smooth. Add the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and cola-flavored carbonated beverage, then pour the mixture over the roast.
- 4
Cover the pan and cook for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
- 5
Lower the oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C), and continue cooking for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and flip the roast so the top is coated with the gravy. Cover the pan and return it to the oven for at least 2 hours.
- 6
Take it out of the oven and let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 375.02 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 49.69 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 12.5 g 5%
- Total Fat 14.22 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.33 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.69 mg High 50%
- Sodium 779.98 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 7.0 g --
- Added Sugars 5.04 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 60.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.64 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 127.67 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 3.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cola Braised Pot Roast II is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Gravy Mix, Carrot, Celery, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 375.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cola-Braised Pot Roast II made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Gravy Mix, Carrot, Celery, Chuck Roast, Cola. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cola-Braised Pot Roast II?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cola-Braised Pot Roast II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cola-Braised Pot Roast II healthy?
- Cola-Braised Pot Roast II has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 375.02 calories and 49.69 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 779.98 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.33 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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