Here’s a classic and comforting recipe for Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, and Mashed Potatoes — tender beef and veggies slow-cooked together, served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a hearty family meal!
🥩🍽️ Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, and Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
For the Pot Roast:
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional; can substitute with more broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 3 lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream (adjust for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prep and sear the roast:
- Pat the beef dry, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker or large Dutch oven.
2. Sauté onions and garlic:
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in red wine (if using) and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
3. Combine and cook:
- Pour broth mixture over the roast.
- Add carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook:
- Slow cooker: LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Oven (Dutch oven): Cover and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 3–4 hours.
4. Make mashed potatoes:
- About 30 minutes before the roast is done, boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes).
- Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve:
- Slice or shred the pot roast.
- Serve hot with carrots and potatoes from the pot.
- Spoon mashed potatoes on the side or underneath.
- Optionally, use the cooking liquid as a light gravy.
Tips:
- For thicker gravy, strain cooking liquid and simmer with a cornstarch slurry.
- Add pearl onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Leftover roast is great for sandwiches or stew.
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