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Citrus-Soda Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Citrus-Soda Slow Cooker Pot Roast brings tender sirloin and hearty vegetables together with a subtle sweetness and tang from bubbly citrus soda. A quick sear adds deep, caramelized notes that meld with Italian herbs and steak sauce for a rich, comforting gravy. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or an unfussy weekend meal that tastes like it cooked all day.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook8 hrs 12 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Citrus-Soda Slow Cooker Pot Roast
  1. 1

    Season the beef with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the roast on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Transfer the browned roast to a slow cooker, and sprinkle the onion, chopped carrot, and celery over the meat.

  4. 4

    Scatter the potatoes and carrot pieces over the other ingredients, sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, parsley, and celery salt, pour the can of soda over everything, and drizzle the steak sauce on top.

  5. 5

    Cover, and cook on Low for 8 hours.