AWESOME!!! Will make this way from now on. Did a few things different though- had a 2# rump roast so seared it in some canola oil first, then threw in a clove of garlic sliced up and a sweet onion sliced thin, about 8 carrots quartered. Didn't have brown gravy mix, so I substituted 2 T cornstarch, 1 t gravy master, and 2 T water - whisked it up and added to the soup, soup mix and coke.(regular coke for me) Cooked 1 hour at 350, reduced to 250 for 45 min., flipped and cooked another 45-55 min- came out PERFECT. The BEST EVER! THANK YOU!!

I made this for my family who doesn't usually get very excited about pot roast. I used Dr. Pepper since it was the only cola on hand. Also followed the tip of another review and used beefy onion soup. Needless to say, this was a huge hit and there were no leftovers. Great recipe!

I use this recipe about twice a month! We really like the flavor, but the sodium is through the roof!

This was a great basic recipe! As usual, I did make some minor changes as I went along though. First off I cut random slits all over the meat and then rubbed it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. I then seared it on each side in a skillet before leaving it cooking in my slow cooker (crock pot) on low for about nine hours. In the slow cooker, I had -- the roast, one can of cream of mushroom soup, one full packet of gravy mix, one full packet of onion soup mix, and one entire can of diet coke. Instead of water, I put two tablespoons red wine, and I also added more parsley and garlic powder. I added chopped celery and baby carrots the last two hours of cooking because my family prefers them a little crisper than if they had cooked all day as well. The final result was very tender and tasty! I will be making this one again!

I,too, am very stingy with my 5 star ratings but give one to this. We just got done with dinner and there are no leftovers! Didn't tweak the recipe much -- just used diet cola and beer mix -- and used a 2 lb. chuck roast that I browned before roasting, and it was great. AND EASY! Will say that that cut and that size didn't need to cook more than 4 hours total for tender and there was PLENTY of gravy. Won't bother looking for another pot roast recipe. This is it from now on. THANKS!!!

I get begged to make this recipe now! The only difference in mine is that I use a little more cola, an extra package of gravy mix and an added bit of italian seasonings.

Although I have tried many pot roast recipes, I have never been a fan of pot roast until this one. This recipe will be the ONLY one I use from here on out. The gravy is the most unbelievable gravy I have ever had. What great flavor it adds to the meat and the vegetables. The only thing I did different was cook it at 175 degrees and took it out of the oven when I got home from work 8 hours later. I shredded the meat, put the vegetables and gravy in a bowl, and because my teen boys were vulturing me in the kitchen, I put some instant garlic mashed potatoes in the microwave and 2 minutes later dinner was on the table. Fabulous recipe!! Thank you so much!

I was definitely a little skeptical at first, but this was a true gem. I opted to sear the roast first, then added onions, carrots, and mushrooms to the pan. Only had condensed chicken soup, onion mix, and pork gravy mix on hand, and the roast turned out fabulous. We couldn't stop eating it for days...was wonderful for leftover roast beef sandwiches with gravy and horseradish. Will definitely try to experiment with other vegetables in the future...possibly fennel, turnips..?

Wow! What a great and easy recipe. I have been making pot roast for years and this by far is the best. The coke (I used diet) gave the gravy a hint of something that you just can't put your finger on. I made mine in the crock pot on low while I was at work all day. I put the roast in, poured the sauce over, and put small skin on potatoes cut in half on the top. When I got home at 5, I took the potatoes and roast out. Covered them with foil to keep warm and added 3 T of flour to the sauce. I whisked and turned the crock pot on high for 20-30 minutes to thicken the gravy. For the left overs, I shredded the rest of the roast and tossed back into the remaining gravy in my crock pot. A couple days later I served it over a piece of bread for a hot beef sandwich. My hubby loved it!

I loved this recipe, except, I did mine all in a crockpot, I put the roast and carrots and potatoes, mix the gravy mix and water with cream of mushroom soup pour it over the roast then add the cola, everybody loves this who has tried it!

Fantastic recipe! My family and I loved this. It was very flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I followed the recipe except used a whole packet of the brown gravy mix and a whole can of cola, and added potatoes.

This is sooo good!! My family and I rated it the best pot roast we have tasted! I love the flavor, the cola does add a different twist to it, we didn't think that it "sweetened" it. Will definately make this again!!

Very good, a little sweet for my taste. I think I will try with beer next time. I did have to add extra carrots, celery and onion.

The only change I made was to use golden mushroom soup instead of cream of mushroom. The meat was very tender and flavorful, as was the gravy. Using cola in a recipe might sound strange but I think it helps to tenderize the meat.

A very good recipe for pot roast. I am very stingy about my 5 star ratings - but this one was a 4 1/2. Because I made mine in the crock pot I browned it first with a little oil and some sliced onions (adds color and depth to the final gravy) and added a couple of cloves of garlic and a few more veggies. I also had to thicken my gravy before serving.

For those who are worried about it being too sweet after reading some of these reviews, try using beer instead of cola. My family doesn't like the sweet taste of this recipe when made with cola, but if I use beer, no one stops eating! It's my 2 and 7 year old's favorite meal, and thats saying a lot since they are both very picky eaters. Also, some have mentioned the carrots not being tender enough. I cook this for 5 hours in my crockpot, and prior to putting it all in I boil the potatoes and baby carrots for just a short while to soften them up a bit. Just don't boil for too long or they will get mushy. Based on my family's tastes, this recipe with cola is 1 star, but 5 stars when made with beer!

Fantastic! I did thicken and