✅ Fall-apart tender – Braised low and slow for maximum flavor.
✅ One-pot wonder – Easy cleanup, big flavor.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – A nostalgic favorite for all ages.
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Tastes even better as leftovers.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).

Ingredients

For the Pot Roast:

  • 3-4 lbs (1.5 kg) chuck roast (fat cap on for juiciness!)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb (500g) carrots, cut into chunks

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 2 cups (500ml) beef broth

  • 1 cup (250ml) red wine (or sub extra broth)

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 2 bay leaves

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 3 lbs (1.5 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed

  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or cream

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream (secret to creaminess!)

  • Salt to taste

For the Gravy:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 2 cups (500ml) pot roast drippings (strained)