Beef Roast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Beef Roast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This hearty dish features a tender, savory beef roast paired with rich, velvety mashed potatoes that will have everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Impress your loved ones with this classic recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove the roast and sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Return the roast to the skillet, add beef broth, cover tightly, and place in the oven.
- Roast for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain potatoes, return to pot, add butter and cream, then mash until smooth.
- Serve sliced roast alongside creamy mashed potatoes and drizzle with pan juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg