# What You Need:
→ 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 gluten-free beef broth
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
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
18 - 1 tsp salt
19 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
20 - Chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season all sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker.
03 - Arrange sliced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery around the roast within 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 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 - Approximately 40 minutes before serving, place peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender. Drain thoroughly.
07 - Return drained potatoes to the pot. Add unsalted butter and whole milk, mashing until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
08 - Remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Shred or slice the beef as preferred.
09 - Serve the shredded beef and vegetables over mashed potatoes. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
