Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions

1๏ธโƒฃ Slow Cook the Roast

  1. Season roast generously with salt & pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear roast 2โ€“3 minutes per side for rich flavor.
  3. Transfer to slow cooker.
  4. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme & rosemary.
  5. Pour in beef broth + Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Cover and cook:
    โ†’ Low: 8โ€“9 hours (fall-apart tender)
    โ†’ High: 4โ€“5 hours

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Gravy

  1. Remove roast & veggies when done.
  2. Strain liquid into a saucepan.
  3. Bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk until thickened into a smooth gravy.

3๏ธโƒฃ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water ~15 minutes or until soft.
  2. Drain, then mash with butter, warm milk/cream, salt & pepper.
  3. Add cream cheese if you want them extra heavenly ๐Ÿ˜Œโœจ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serve & Enjoy!

Pile those creamy mashed potatoes onto platesโ€ฆ
Add a generous portion of tender pot roastโ€ฆ
Then drizzle that rich homemade gravy all over the top! ๐Ÿคคโค๏ธ


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