Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Rich Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🥔🥩
There are some meals that feel like a warm hug after a long day, and this slow-cooked pot roast with gravy over creamy mashed potatoes is exactly that kind of comfort food. It’s the kind of dish that fills your home with mouth-watering aromas, brings everyone to the table without calling, and makes leftovers something you actually look forward to.
This recipe has been passed around in my family for years, and every time I make it, it reminds me why simple, slow-cooked meals are always the best. The beef turns fall-apart tender, the gravy becomes deep, rich, and flavorful, and when it’s poured over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes… pure magic happens.
✨ Why you’ll love this recipe:
✔ Perfect for busy days – let it cook low and slow
✔ Budget-friendly and feeds the whole family
✔ Comforting, hearty, and incredibly satisfying
✔ Tastes even better the next day
🥩 Ingredients for the Pot Roast:
3–4 lb beef chuck roast
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
3 carrots, chopped
3 potatoes, chopped
🥔 Ingredients for Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
4–5 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup warm milk
3 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
🍲 How to Make It:
Start by seasoning your chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the meat on all sides until beautifully browned. This step locks in flavor and makes all the difference.
Place the roast into your slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes around it. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Pour this mixture over the roast.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is tender enough to shred with a fork.
For the mashed potatoes, boil until fork-tender, drain, then mash with butter, warm milk, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Remove the roast, shred it, and thicken the remaining juices into a rich gravy if desired. Serve the pot roast generously over mashed potatoes, spooning that luscious gravy on top.
❤️ Serving Tips:
Pair with warm dinner rolls or crusty bread
Add green beans or roasted vegetables on the side
Drizzle extra gravy — no one ever complains
This slow-cooked pot roast with gravy over creamy mashed potatoes is more than just a meal — it’s comfort, tradition, and love served on a plate. Once you try it, you’ll understand why this dish never goes out of style.
