Tender Beef Pot Roast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This Tender Beef Pot Roast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, the beef is simmered in a rich, savory gravy with carrots, celery, and onions, then served over fluffy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy weekends.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Pot Roast
1.2–1.5 kg beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup warm milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Season the beef and sear on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Build the gravy: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Slow cook: Return beef to the pot, cover, and cook on low heat for 2.5–3 hours until fork-tender.
Make mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until soft. Mash with butter and warm milk until creamy.
Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with shredded pot roast, and generously ladle over the rich gravy.
Benefits of This Recipe:
High in protein Supports muscle health and keeps you full longer
Slow-cooked for tenderness Easier to digest and packed with flavor
One-pot meal Less cleanup, more convenience
Perfect for meal prep Tastes even better the next day
Comforting & satisfying Ideal for cold days and family gatherings
Serving Tips:
Add green beans or peas for extra vegetables
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the gravy
Store leftovers up to 3 days in the refrigerator
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Tender beef pot roast slow-cooked in rich gravy and served over creamy mashed potatoes. A hearty comfort food dinner the whole family loves.
