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🥩🍲 SLOW-COOKED POT ROAST WITH GRAVY
Over CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
“This is the kind of dinner that hugs you from the inside out.”
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, smothered in rich, flavorful gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes—it’s a classic comfort meal that never goes out of style. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or when you just need a cozy night in.
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🌟 INTRODUCTION
Pot roast is a timeless comfort food. Slow-cooked for hours, the beef becomes so tender it practically falls apart. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, it’s the ultimate combination of flavors, textures, and homey goodness. One bite and everyone at the table is asking for seconds.
🕰️ A LITTLE HISTORY
Pot roast dates back to European home cooking, especially in German and French households. The slow-cooking method was used to make tougher cuts of meat tender while maximizing flavor. Over generations, it became an American staple for Sunday dinners and special occasions.
🧩 FORMATION (How This Dish Comes Together)
This dish is built in layers of flavor:
- Seasoned beef seared for depth
- Aromatic vegetables and herbs slowly cooked in broth
- Gravy enriched with meat juices
- Creamy mashed potatoes as the perfect base
Each layer contributes to the comforting, hearty nature of the meal.
🛒 INGREDIENTS
For the Pot Roast
- 1 whole chuck roast (approx. 1.5–2 kg)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 METHOD
Slow-cooker or oven method – perfect for tender, flavorful results.
🔥 INSTRUCTIONS
Pot Roast:
- Season roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer roast to slow cooker or roasting pan.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery around the meat.
- Pour in beef broth and wine (if using).
- Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Slow cooker: Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Oven: Cover and bake at 160°C / 325°F for 3–4 hours until tender.
Gravy:
10. Remove roast and vegetables.
11. Pour juices into a saucepan.
12. Simmer and thicken with a slurry of cornstarch + water if desired.
Mashed Potatoes:
13. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
14. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
15. Season with salt and pepper.
To Serve:
16. Slice pot roast or shred.
17. Serve over mashed potatoes.
18. Pour gravy generously on top.
🍽️ EXTRA METHODS & TIPS
- Extra flavor: Add Worcestershire sauce to gravy
- Vegetable lovers: Include parsnips or turnips
- Make ahead: Roast can be cooked a day before; reheat in gravy
- Pressure cooker: Cook in 1.5 hours for faster results
❤️ WHY LOVERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH
- Fall-apart tender beef
- Rich, flavorful gravy
- Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes
- Hearty, comforting, and nostalgic
- Perfect for family gatherings
This is the dish people request every Sunday 😋
🥰 FOR THE FOOD LOVERS
If you love:
- Slow-cooked meals
- Comfort food classics
- Rich, flavorful gravies
- Cozy, family-style dinners
This recipe is your ultimate go-to 💛
🌟 CONCLUSION
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy over Creamy Mashed Potatoes is comfort on a plate. From the first bite to the last, it warms your heart, fills your belly, and leaves everyone asking for seconds.
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