Classic Tender Pot Roast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients
For the Pot Roast

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons flour (for thickening the gravy)

For the Mashed Potatoes

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

½ cup milk (add more if needed)

4 tablespoons butter

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation Method