Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

There’s something timeless about Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes; a dish passed from grandmothers to grandchildren, whispering tales of slow Sundays, cozy kitchens, and the unmistakable aroma of garlic, herbs, and braised beef wafting through the air. This recipe traces its roots to European peasant traditions, where tough cuts of meat were simmered low and slow to unlock their tender potential. In American kitchens, it evolved into a weeknight favorite and a comfort food staple, especially when crowned with creamy mashed potatoes.

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Ready to dive into cozy comfort food bliss?
This pot roast recipe is the warm hug your plate has been waiting for.
Hearty, flavorful, and served over creamy mashed potatoes; it’s dinner goals.
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Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

This tender, slow-cooked pot roast is packed with rich flavor and served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes; classic comfort food at its finest.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Course Dinner, Meat Meal

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
• 1 Chef’s Knife For prepping veggies
• 1 Cutting board
• 1 Potato masher

Ingredients

  

• For the Pot Roast:
• 2 ½ lbs chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion sliced
• 4 garlic cloves smashed
• 3 carrots chopped
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• For the Mashed Potatoes:
• 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Sear the Beef: Season roast with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear roast on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
• Sauté Veggies: In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add Liquids & Herbs: Stir in tomato paste, then pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the roast back into the pot along with rosemary and thyme.
• Braise: Cover and simmer on low for 3–3.5 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
• Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork-tender (15–20 mins). Drain, then mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
• Serve: Plate mashed potatoes and top with shredded pot roast and a generous spoonful of braising liquid.

Notes

You can use baby potatoes, sweet potatoes, or try flavor-packed alternatives like our Ricotta Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes for a creative twist!

Keyword beef steak mashed potatoes, Chicken and Rice Recipe Comfort Food, pot roast, slow cooker pot roast

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