Sarasota's 7-Bone Crockpot Coca-Cola Pot Roast |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 380 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A classic dish, but I cut back on the cola for my version and add beef broth, tomato sauce and add a few more vegetables for my taste. I am sure there are many versions, but I was asked to post my version - so here it is. Six (6)-8 hours and you have a great all in one meal. Serve this with a good dinner roll and a small salad. Ingredients:
1 (3 1/2-4 1/2 lb) beef 7-bone roast |
1/4 cup flour |
salt |
pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup coca-cola (no diet and no pepsi) |
1 cup tomato sauce |
1 cup beef broth (low salt) |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix |
1 tablespoon sweet paprika |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (you can add more pepper at the end of cooking) |
1 lb red potatoes (i like the small ones, skins on) |
1/2 lb carrot, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces (thick carrots i cut lengthwise too. you want all the carrots to cook evenly at the same time, so mak) |
2 parsnips, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces (cut the same as the carrots) |
1 large onion, rough chopped (not too small of pieces or they will fall apart) |
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (white or button can be substituted, leave them whole or larger ones you can cut in half) |
1/3 cup fresh parsley, fine chopped (added at the end of cooking) |
Directions:
1. Roast - This to me is an important step. Season the meat well with a mix of the flour, salt and pepper. Rub it in well on all sides of the meat. Then in a large pan add the oil and heat to medium high. Sear the meat on all sides until you get a nice crust and it begins to brown. Just a minute per side is all you need. This really helps the flavor in this dish. Then add your meat to the crock pot.
2. Crockpot - Add all the vegetables around your roast. I like to put the carrots, parsnips towards the bottom, then the potatoes and mushrooms, and last, add the onions over the top of the roast.
3. Sauce - Mix everything together in a small bowl and pour over the meat and vegetables. Turn your crockpot on low and cook 6-8 hours. Mine was tender in 6, but it really depends on whether you have a round or oval pot, and the newer models tend to cook a bit hotter. So, you know your crockpot best. Before serving, check if you want to add any additional pepper and add in the fresh parsley.
4. Serve - Remove the roast and vegetables and make sure to let the roast set 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the gravy on the side. ENJOY!
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