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Cozy Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe with Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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A comforting slow-cooked beef chuck roast paired with creamy, buttery mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or extra beef broth (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, roasted and mashed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms. Transfer to crockpot.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions and minced garlic; cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping browned bits from pan. Stir in thyme and rosemary; simmer 2 minutes.
  6. Place carrots and celery in crockpot. Pour broth mixture over vegetables. Nestle seared roast on top.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until roast is fork-tender and vegetables softened.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, place peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water, add pinch of salt, and bring to boil. Cook 15-20 minutes until tender.
  9. Roast 2 garlic cloves wrapped in foil at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes until soft. Mash into a paste.
  10. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add softened butter, warmed milk or cream, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  11. Slice or shred pot roast. Serve with tender vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking locks in juices and adds flavor. Roasting garlic before adding to mashed potatoes adds subtle sweetness and depth. If gravy is thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry and cook on high for 10 minutes. Rest roast 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with vegan butter and unsweetened almond milk. Yukon Gold potatoes preferred for creaminess; Russets can be used with extra butter.

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