Healthy “Cola” Slow Cooker Pot Roast

January 17, 2016

Healthy “Cola” Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Serves 6-8
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 6 hours
Total time 6 hours, 5 minutes
Meal type Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 3lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet McCormick brown gravy mix
  • 2 cans Zevia Cola
  • 1 Medium roughly chopped onion
  • 2 finely chopped garlic
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 6 Medium quartered yukon gold potatoes

Optional

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour

Directions

Step 1
In a bowl or measuring cup, stir together Zevia sodas, chopped garlic, and seasoning mix. Add all vegetables and meat to crockpot and pour in liquid mixture.
Step 2
Set on LOW and cook for 6-8 hours. Eat as is or make optional gravy if desired (directions below).
Step 3
To make gravy, remove meat and vegetables from crockpot. RESERVE liquid.
Step 4
In a cast iron skillet or saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Mixture will be thick and chunky. The longer you cook this, the darker it will get. Cook until desired color is achieved and slowly pour in reserved crockpot liquid. Stir until thick and bubbly. Add water or stock to thin down if needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Note

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