Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ohhh Ashley 🤤 this is the definition of cozy comfort food — fork-tender beef, rich gravy, and fluffy mashed potatoes that soak up every bit of flavor. Here’s a recipe you’ll love:


🥩 Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

🧾 Ingredients

For the Pot Roast:

  • 3–4 lbs (1.5–2 kg) chuck roast (or brisket/round)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (or more broth)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Gravy:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch slurry for gluten-free)
  • 2 cups strained cooking liquid from roast

For Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½–¾ cup warm heavy cream (or milk)
  • Salt & white pepper, to taste

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