January is made for slow cookers. The days are short, the air is cold, and nothing beats walking into a kitchen filled with the rich, comforting aroma of a meal that’s been simmering all day. At Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, we love recipes that bring people together during the heart of winter—and this one does exactly that.

This Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Braised Beef is hearty, cozy, and packed with bold flavor. The secret ingredient? A classic bottle of Coca-Cola. As it cooks low and slow, Coca-Cola adds subtle sweetness, deep caramel notes, and helps tenderize the beef until it’s fall-apart perfect. It’s comfort food with a Southern twist—ideal for family dinners, game days, or meal prep for the week ahead.

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Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Braised Beef

Serves: 6–8
Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Coca-Cola
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
3. Add sliced onions and garlic on top of the beef.
4. In a bowl, whisk together Coca-Cola, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the roast.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4–5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
6. Shred the beef directly in the slow cooker and stir to coat in the rich sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.

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Serving Ideas

Serve this Coca-Cola braised beef over mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or buttered egg noodles. It also makes an incredible sandwich piled high on toasted buns with a side of slaw. Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.

Why It Works

Coca-Cola’s signature blend of sweetness and acidity balances the savory beef while enhancing the depth of the sauce, no fancy ingredients required. It’s a reminder that great recipes often start with what you already love and trust.

This January, let your slow cooker do the work and bring comforting, share-worthy flavor to your table. From all of us at Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, here’s to warm meals, good company, and classic Coca-Cola moments, no matter how cold it gets outside.