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January 31, 2022 · 4 Comments

Asian-Inspired Pepsi Pot Roast

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This Asian-inspired Pepsi Pot Roast is fork tender and incredibly flavorful! It’s easy to make in the slow cooker, and guaranteed to be a family favorite!

tender shredded beef roast served with rice and caramelized onions

Slow Cooker Pepsi Pot Roast

This is one of the coolest recipe hacks I’ve discovered!

This crockpot Pepsi roast beef uses the tenderizing power of soda, delicious caramel flavors, and slow and low cooking to create an Asian-inspired dish that is so tender you won’t believe it! Seriously, you can cut it with a fork and it practically melts in your mouth!

It sounds strange, yes, soda with steak. But just trust me on this one!

The caramel flavors of the soda perfectly mingle with garlic and onion to create a savory dish with a hint of that umami flavor that is so addicting in Asian recipes! I’m not going to pretend it is authentic, but gosh it is tasty!

If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love…that doesn’t require hardly any effort or clean-up…this one is a must-try!!

plate of Asian style slow cooker beef roast on rice with chopsticks

Does Soda Tenderize Beef?

Because of its relatively high acidity (low pH), soda makes an excellent meat tenderizer. Acids break down the proteins and connective tissues that can make meat tough, hard to cut or chew.

In this recipe, the combination of a soda-based marinade and slow cooking creates a roast that is so tender, you can cut it with a fork!

slow cooker and can of Pepsi

Ingredients

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  • 1-2lb London Broil roast
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 1 head of garlic, peeled
  • 1 can of Pepsi (or similar soda)
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (may substitute white vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • Optional:Ā Green onion and/or sesame seeds for garnish

Kitchen Tools Used

  • Crock Pot

What Other Cuts of Meat Can You Use?

The cut of beef we used in this dish was labeled “London Broil” — which I was surprised to learn is actually the name of a finished dish, rather than a cut of meat. However, you’ll sometimes see a roast labeled this way in the butcher department.

Other suitable cuts that you can use in this slow cooker roast recipe include beef chuck roast, round steak, skirt steak, flank steak, or blade steak.

beef pot roast and onion in bowl of slow cooker

Directions

It couldn’t be easier! Only two steps…

  1. Combine all ingredients in a crockpot.
  2. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Can You Cook on “High” Instead?

Slow cooker recipes are perfect for those days when you’re going to be around the house, but don’t have a lot of time to cook. Who doesn’t love a good set-it-and-forget-it dinner?

However, if you’re a little pressed for time, you may be wondering if you can put your slow cooker on “high” instead of “low” and get the same results.

Yes, youĀ can cook a roast in the slow cooker on high. This will take 3-4 hours instead of 4-6 hours on low, so it is a bit of a time-saver.

However, if you do have the extra time available, I recommend sticking with “low” for cooking a beef roast, as this will yield the most tender results.

Perfect Pairings

This Asian inspired main course goes great with these sides:

  • Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Sweet Soy Glaze
  • General Tso’s Cauliflower

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tender shredded beef roast served with rice and caramelized onions
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Slow Cooker Pepsi Pot Roast

This Asian-inspiredĀ Pepsi Pot RoastĀ is fork tender and incredibly flavorful! It's easy to make in the slow cooker, and guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Asian, crockpot, dinner, slow cooker
Servings: 4
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lb London Broil roast
  • 1 yellow onion sliced thin
  • 1 head of garlic peeled
  • 1 can of Pepsi
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar may substitute white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • Optional: Green onion and/or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
    beef and sliced onions in bowl of slow cooker
  • Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is an estimate only; your actual values may vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 482mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Disclaimer: This recipe was originally created as a part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Randalls.

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2 photo vertical collage showing a crock pot, and pot roast

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  1. Kelly Denton (@EclecticMommy) says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Yum! There are so many uses for Pepsi. #client

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:39 am

      It is amazing how much flavor the Pepsi brings to this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Sandi Stevens says

    August 9, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Do I cut up meat before cooking?

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    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      August 9, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Sandi! You don’t have to cut the meat before cooking—just put the roast in the crockpot whole. Before serving, my husband recommends slicing the beef “across the grain” for the best texture. Enjoy šŸ™‚

      Reply

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