Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🥔🍖
If you’re craving the kind of meal that fills the house with warmth, brings everyone to the table early, and tastes even better the next day—this is that recipe. This slow-cooked pot roast is tender enough to fall apart with a fork, bathed in rich, savory gravy, and spooned generously over fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes. It’s pure comfort food, the kind grandma would approve of and guests always ask for again.
What makes this dish so special is the low-and-slow cooking. Hours of gentle heat transform a simple cut of beef into something unbelievably juicy and flavorful. The gravy forms naturally as the roast cooks with onions, garlic, and herbs, soaking up every bit of goodness. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, each bite is hearty, cozy, and deeply satisfying.
Why everyone loves this pot roast:
✔️ Minimal prep, maximum flavor
✔️ Perfect for busy days—let the slow cooker do the work
✔️ Family-friendly and freezer-friendly
✔️ Ideal for Sunday dinners, holidays, or meal prep
Simple ingredients, big flavor:
Beef chuck roast
Onions & garlic
Beef broth
Herbs and seasoning
Potatoes, butter & cream for the mash
As it cooks, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, the onions practically disappear into the gravy, and the aroma will have everyone asking, “Is it ready yet?” Serve it piled high over mashed potatoes, with extra gravy poured on top (because there’s no such thing as too much gravy).
💡 Pro tip: This dish tastes even better the next day, making leftovers absolute gold.
This is one of those recipes that turns into a tradition—the meal your family requests again and again, especially when they want something comforting and homemade.
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