Braised Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

 

👉Ingredients:

▶️3-4 lbs (1.3-1.8 kg) beef chuck roast

▶️3 tbsp olive oil

▶️1 large onion, chopped

▶️4 carrots, peeled and sliced

▶️3 garlic cloves, minced

▶️2 cups beef broth

▶️1 cup dry red wine (optional, or substitute with extra broth)

▶️2 tbsp tomato paste

▶️1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

▶️2 tsp dried thyme

▶️1 tsp dried rosemary

▶️2 bay leaves

▶️Salt and pepper to taste

🔹️🔹️For the Mashed Potatoes:

▶️6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

▶️1/2 cup unsalted butter

▶️1/2 cup heavy cream or milk

▶️Salt and pepper to taste

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Sear the Roast:

In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the roast generously with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until nicely browned. Remove the roast and set aside.

✅️2. Cook the Vegetables:

In the same pot, sauté the chopped onions and carrots until they soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

✅️3. Deglaze the Pot:

Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the red wine (or broth if not using wine) to deglaze the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.

✅️4. Cook the Roast:

Place the seared roast back into the pot. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let the roast simmer for 3-4 hours, or until it becomes tender and can easily be shredded with a fork.

✅️5. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:

While the roast cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter, heavy cream (or milk), salt, and pepper.

✅️6. Assemble and Serve:

Once the roast is tender, shred it and return it to the pot with the gravy. Serve the shredded pot roast over a bed of mashed potatoes, spooning the sauce and vegetables over the top.

👉Conclusion:

This braised pot roast with mashed potatoes is the epitome of comfort food. The tender, flavorful roast pairs perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that will warm you up on even the coldest of days. It’s a timeless dish that will leave your family or guests asking for seconds!