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Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

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
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Meat Meal
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Sauté Veggies: In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Braise: Cover and simmer on low for 3–3.5 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
  5. Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork-tender (15–20 mins). Drain, then mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  6. 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!
Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes
Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes