Absolutely — here’s a cozy, classic recipe for Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes. This dish is the definition of hearty comfort food: melt-in-your-mouth beef, rich savory gravy, and buttery mashed potatoes to soak it all up.
🥘 Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
⏱️ Time: 15 min prep + 8 hours cook
🥄 Comfort Level: Off the charts
📝 Ingredients:
For the Pot Roast:
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3–4 lb chuck roast (well-marbled)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp onion powder
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2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
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1 large onion, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
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2–3 stalks celery, chopped
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional for depth)
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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2 bay leaves
For the Gravy (after cooking):
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
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Salt & pepper to taste
🥔 For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
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3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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½ cup unsalted butter
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½ – ¾ cup heavy cream or whole milk (warm)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness
👩🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Step 1: Sear the Roast (Optional, but Flavorful!)
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Pat roast dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast on all sides until browned (about 3–4 minutes per side). Transfer to slow cooker.
🧅 Step 2: Load the Slow Cooker
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Add sliced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery around the roast.
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Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
🥣 Step 3: Make the Gravy
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Once done, remove roast and veggies. Tent with foil to keep warm.
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Skim fat off the top of the cooking liquid if needed.
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Strain liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened to gravy consistency.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
🥔 Step 4: Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).
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Drain and return to pot. Mash with butter and warm cream.
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Add salt, pepper, and (optional) sour cream or cream cheese. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
🍽️ Step 5: Serve
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Plate a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.
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Top with shredded or sliced pot roast and spoon gravy generously over everything.
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Serve with the roasted carrots on the side and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
🍷 Optional Pairings:
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A glass of dry red wine (Cabernet or Merlot)
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Buttery dinner rolls
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Roasted green beans or Brussels sprouts