🍖 Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🕰️ Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 8 hrs (slow cooker) or 3–4 hrs (oven)
🥩 Ingredients:
For the Pot Roast:
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1.5–2 kg (3–4 lb) chuck roast or brisket
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Salt & black pepper
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 onion, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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3–4 carrots, cut into chunks
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2–3 celery stalks, chopped
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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2 bay leaves
For the Gravy:
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
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1.5 kg (3 lbs) potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
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½ cup butter
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¾ cup milk or cream (warm)
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions:
1. Sear the Roast:
Season the roast with salt and pepper. In a hot pan, sear it in oil on all sides until browned (about 3–4 min per side). This locks in flavor.
2. Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Place onions, carrots, celery, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared roast on top.
3. Add Liquids & Herbs:
Mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour over the roast.
4. Cook Low & Slow:
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Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 5–6 hours.
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Oven Method: Place in a Dutch oven, cover, and bake at 160°C / 325°F for 3–4 hours.
5. Make the Mashed Potatoes (30 min before roast is done):
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
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Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk/cream. Season to taste.
6. Make the Gravy:
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Remove roast and veggies from the slow cooker. Skim excess fat.
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Strain the cooking liquid (if desired).
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In a saucepan, bring the liquid to a simmer.
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Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry; stir into the liquid until thickened. Season as needed.
7. Serve:
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Shred or slice the roast.
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Serve over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
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Ladle the rich gravy over the top. Garnish with parsley (optional).
💡 Tips:
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Add mushrooms for extra umami.
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Use red wine in place of some broth for a deeper flavor.
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Leftovers make amazing sandwiches!
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