🥩 Pot Roast Over Mashed Potatoes
A cozy, hearty meal — tender, slow-cooked beef served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or any night you want something warm and comforting ❤️
🛒 Ingredients
🍖 For the Pot Roast:
👉 3 lbs chuck roast
🔹️ 1 tbsp olive oil
🔹️ 1 onion, chopped
🔹️ 4 garlic cloves, minced
🔹️ 2 cups beef broth
🔹️ 1 cup red wine (optional — can substitute with more broth)
🔹️ 2 tbsp tomato paste
🔹️ 3 sprigs fresh thyme 🌿
🔹️ 2 bay leaves
🔹️ Salt and pepper, to taste
🥔 For the Mashed Potatoes:
👉 6 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
🔹️ ¼ cup unsalted butter
🔹️ ½ cup milk
🔹️ Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Directions
1. 🔥 Preheat the Oven:
➡️ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
➡️ Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
2. 🥩 Sear the Roast:
➡️ Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium heat.
➡️ Sear the roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
✅ Remove the roast and set aside.
3. 🧅 Sauté the Vegetables:
➡️ In the same pot, add onion and garlic.
➡️ Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
➡️ Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 more minutes.
4. 🍷 Add Liquid and Roast:
➡️ Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up browned bits from the pot bottom.
➡️ Add thyme and bay leaves, then return the roast to the pot.
✅ Cover and roast in the oven for 3–4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
5. 🥔 Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
➡️ Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender.
➡️ Drain and mash with butter and milk.
✅ Season with salt and pepper.
6. 🍽️ Serve:
➡️ Shred the roast with a fork.
➡️ Serve over mashed potatoes and spoon the pan juices on top.
✅ Enjoy a warm, hearty meal!
💡 3 Tips for Success
1. 👉 Let the roast rest 10 minutes after cooking before shredding — it keeps the juices inside.
2. 🔹️ For extra flavor, brown the edges of the roast well — those caramelized bits make the sauce richer.
3. 🔹️ If you like creamier mashed potatoes, heat the milk before mashing to keep them smooth.
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 4 hours
⏱️ Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
🥗 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories: ~550 kcal per serving
