Spicy Cola Roast

1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup Coca-Cola
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Mix the Coca-Cola, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.

Rub the roast with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Heat the oil in a roasting pan, then sear the roast on all sides. Pour the Coca-Cola sauce over the roast.

Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.