Slow Roasted Beef and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

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Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Nothing says comfort food like a fork-tender pot roast simmered low and slow, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and rich homemade gravy.

Whether you're feeding the family or hosting a cozy dinner party, this recipe is all about heart, warmth, and flavor that brings people together. Let’s get cooking! 🍽️

📝 Ingredients

✅ For the Pot Roast:

3 lbs beef chuck roast

4 cups beef broth

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 large carrots, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

Salt and pepper, to taste

✅ For the Mashed Potatoes:

4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped

½ cup butter

½ cup milk or heavy cream

Salt and pepper, to taste

✅ For the Gravy:

2 tbsp flour

1 cup beef drippings (from roast)

1 cup beef broth (if needed to thin the gravy)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven

↪️ Set to 300°F (150°C).

2. Sear the roast

↪️ Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

↪️ Season roast with salt and pepper.

↪️ Sear all sides (4–5 mins each) until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the veggies

↪️ In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots for 2–3 minutes.

↪️ Add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary.

↪️ Return roast to the pot, cover, and transfer to oven.

↪️ Bake for 3–4 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling apart.

4. Make mashed potatoes

↪️ Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes.

↪️ Drain and mash with butter and milk.

↪️ Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Make the gravy

↪️ Strain beef drippings into a saucepan.

↪️ Melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.

↪️ Gradually whisk in the drippings and broth.

↪️ Simmer until thickened and smooth.

6. Serve & enjoy

↪️ Slice the roast and plate with mashed potatoes.

↪️ Pour that glorious gravy over the top.

↪️ Garnish with fresh herbs if you’d like 🌿

💡 Notes & Tips:

◾️Want more depth of flavor? Add root veggies like parsnips or turnips to the roast.

◾️This dish reheats beautifully — perfect for meal prep or next-day sandwiches.

⏱️ Time & Info:

◾️Prep Time: 20 mins

◾️Cook Time: 4 hrs

◾️Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

◾️Servings: 6

◾️Calories: ~650 per serving

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