🍖 Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Pot Roast:

• 1–1.5 kg beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 carrots (cut into chunks) 🥕
• 3 potatoes (chunked) 🥔
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

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For Mashed Potatoes:

• 4 large potatoes (peeled & chopped)
• 2 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt to taste

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sear the Roast:

• Season beef with salt & pepper.
• Heat oil in a large pot.
• Sear roast on all sides until browned.

2. Build Flavor:

• Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
• Stir in tomato paste and spices.

3. Slow Cook:

• Add beef broth and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and cook on low heat for 2.5–3 hours (or until fork-tender).

4. Add Vegetables:

• Add carrots and potatoes.
• Cook another 30–40 minutes until soft.

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5. Make Mashed Potatoes:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 min).
• Drain, add butter and milk.
• Mash until smooth and creamy.

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🍽️ Serve:

• Slice or shred the pot roast.
• Serve over mashed potatoes with that rich gravy poured on top 🤤