# Components:
→ Pot Roast
01 - 3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 tbsp kosher salt
03 - 1 tsp black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 large onion, sliced
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
08 - 3 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
09 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
14 - 2 bay leaves
→ Mashed Potatoes
15 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
16 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
17 - 1/2 cup whole milk
18 - 1 tsp salt
19 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
20 - Chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deep brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
03 - Scatter sliced onion, minced garlic, carrot pieces, and celery stalks around the roast inside the slow cooker.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, until the beef is perfectly fork-tender.
06 - Place potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are very tender, roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly, return potatoes to the pot, and add butter and whole milk. Mash until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Add extra milk if needed for a silky texture.
07 - Remove the beef roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Shred or slice the beef as desired.
08 - Arrange mashed potatoes on plates. Spoon the pot roast and vegetables over the potatoes. Drizzle with cooking juices and finish with fresh chopped parsley.
