# Components:
→ Pot Roast
01 - 3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 tbsp kosher salt
03 - 1 tsp black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 large onion, sliced
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
08 - 3 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
09 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
14 - 2 bay leaves
→ Mashed Potatoes
15 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
16 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
17 - ½ cup whole milk, plus additional as needed
18 - 1 tsp salt
19 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
20 - Chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Pat the beef chuck roast dry and evenly season all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
03 - Arrange sliced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery around the roast in the slow cooker.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour the mixture evenly over the roast and vegetables.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beef is tender enough to shred with a fork.
06 - About 40 minutes before serving, place peeled potato chunks into a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until very tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
07 - Drain potatoes thoroughly, return to the pot, and add unsalted butter and whole milk. Mash until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Add more milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
08 - Remove the roast from the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves, then shred or slice the beef as preferred.
09 - Plate the shredded beef and vegetables atop the mashed potatoes. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
