Classic Pot Roast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

For the Pot Roast:

  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 3 celery stalks, chopped

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup red wine (optional)

  • 2 bay leaves

  • Fresh thyme sprigs

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • ½ cup milk (more if needed)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make