Description
This classic pot roast with vegetables and mashed potatoes is a comforting, hearty meal. The chuck roast becomes tender after slow cooking, and the vegetables soak up all the delicious flavors. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the roast in a slow cooker and add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and beef broth.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and shred the meat.
- Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the slow cooker.
- If you want a richer broth, you can use beef stock instead of beef broth.
- For creamier mashed potatoes, add butter and cream to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours