Description
A hearty and tender pot roast served with rich, buttery mashed potatoes. This comforting dish features slow-cooked beef, flavorful vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Pot Roast:
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Pot Roast:
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Deglaze and Braise:
- Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze the pot with red wine (optional) or additional beef broth.
- Add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Return the roast to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Alternatively, place the covered pot in a 300°F (150°C) oven for the same time.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain and mash with butter and heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Shred the pot roast and remove bay leaves.
- Serve the roast over creamy mashed potatoes, ladling the rich sauce and vegetables over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, substitute red wine for part of the beef broth when deglazing.
- Leftover pot roast makes excellent sandwiches, tacos, or a base for beef stew.
- Mashed potatoes can be customized with roasted garlic or grated cheese for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: ~550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Slow Cooked Beef