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Tender Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

A comforting and hearty Tender Pot Roast paired with creamy Mashed Potatoes, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3-4 pounds chuck roast Choose a nice piece; trust me, it makes all the difference!
  • to taste pinch salt For seasoning.
  • to taste pinch pepper For seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For that mouthwatering sear.
  • 1 unit onion, chopped The aromatic magic begins here!
  • 4 units carrots, cut into chunks They bring in some natural sweetness.
  • 3 units potatoes, quartered Because we can never have too many potatoes, right?
  • 3 cups beef broth This is where all the savory flavor comes from.
  • 2 sprigs thyme Fresh or dried will do; we’re aiming for flavor!
  • 1 unit bay leaf A little something to elevate the dish.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed Yes, more potatoes!
  • 0.5 cup milk For that creamy texture.
  • 0.25 cup butter Double the yum factor.
  • to taste pinch salt To taste.
  • to taste pinch pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. First, generously season your chuck roast with salt and pepper. Don't hold back!
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the roast on all sides until it's beautifully browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
  3. Once the roast is out, toss in the chopped onion and sauté until it's translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Stir in the carrots and potatoes, then nestle the seared roast back into the pot. Pour in the beef broth, and toss in the thyme and bay leaf. Bring it to a simmer.
  5. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
Mashed Potatoes
  1. About 30 minutes before the roast is done, boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Once your pot roast is tender and your potatoes are fluffy, it’s time to plate up! Serve a generous slice of pot roast alongside a heap of mashed potatoes.

Notes

Tip: Don’t Rush the Roast: The longer you cook, the more tender and flavorful the meat will be. Leftover Heaven: If you have any leftovers, this roast makes for the best sandwiches! Just slap some between two slices of bread. If you want to upgrade your mashed potatoes, add in some roasted garlic for extra flavor.