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Cozy Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast Recipe with Perfect Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

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This cozy slow cooker beef pot roast paired with creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
  3. Slice the onion and chop the carrots into chunks. Mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Place the sliced onion and chopped carrots at the bottom of your slow cooker. Lay the seared beef on top.
  5. Pour beef broth and red wine over the roast and vegetables. Add minced garlic, bay leaves, and thyme.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat for 8-10 hours (or high heat for 4-5 hours). The beef should be fork-tender when done.
  7. About 30 minutes before the roast is ready, boil the peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and return to the pot.
  8. Mash the potatoes with softened butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
  9. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred or slice as desired. Serve alongside the garlic herb mashed potatoes and the cooked vegetables, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking locks in flavor and creates a caramelized crust. For extra flavor, strain and reduce the cooking liquid into a gravy to drizzle over the roast and potatoes.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner, hearty meal

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