Description
Succulent Pot Roast nestles perfectly between hearty mashed potatoes, creating a comforting classic that speaks to classic American home cooking. Rich beef melts with herbed seasonings, inviting you to savor each deeply flavored, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 beef chuck roast (3–4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons flour
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 6 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 cups carrots (cut into large pieces)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquids and Seasonings:
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups broth (beef or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Mashed Potato Ingredients:
- 1 pound small to medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream cheese (room temperature)
- Flaky sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then dust with flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute sliced onions, minced garlic, and chopped carrots around the roast in the Dutch oven. Whisk tomato paste with broth and balsamic vinegar, then pour over the meat. Add remaining broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Arrange potatoes surrounding the roast. Securely cover with lid.
- Roast in the oven for 3.5-5 hours until the beef becomes incredibly tender and effortlessly pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl. Incorporate butter, milk, garlic powder, and sea salt. Mash thoroughly, maintaining potato skins if desired. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Uncover the roast and increase oven temperature to 425°F. Return to oven for 20 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior. Add extra broth to prevent vegetable dehydration.
- Transfer roast to serving platter. Ladle onions, carrots, and aromatic gravy over the meat. Garnish with fresh parsley and flaky sea salt. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a deeply satisfying meal.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and flavor that melts in your mouth during slow cooking.
- Pat the meat dry before seasoning to help create a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in delicious juices.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour when coating the roast.
- Consider using low-sodium broth to control salt levels and customize the dish’s seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg