Pot Roast Pairs Perfectly with Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Buttery Egg Noodles – A Hearty Classic That Feels Like Home
There’s something magical about a slow-cooked pot roast—it fills the kitchen with rich, savory aromas and delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef that practically falls apart on your fork. Whether you’re serving it with fluffy mashed potatoes or tossing it over buttery egg noodles, this is comfort food at its finest.
This recipe brings together tender beef, hearty veggies, and a rich gravy that tastes like it simmered all day—because it did!
Ingredients:
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening gravy)
Instructions:
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Transfer to a slow cooker or keep it in the Dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes around the roast.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then sprinkle thyme and rosemary over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4–5 hours), until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Optional: For thicker gravy, remove the roast and whisk in flour to the broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve the roast with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, spooning plenty of gravy on top.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
Recipe Snapshot
| Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes or Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 8 hours (slow cooker) |
| Serves | 6–8 people |
| Flavor | Rich, savory, homey |
FAQs
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! It actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors settle.
Q: What’s the best cut for pot roast?
Chuck roast is ideal—it’s flavorful and tender when slow-cooked.
Q: Can I add other veggies?
Absolutely. Parsnips, mushrooms, or celery work great.
Q: What’s a good noodle option?
Egg noodles are traditional, but pappardelle or even mashed cauliflower can work too!
This is one of those meals you make when you want everyone at the table to go quiet with that first delicious bite.
