Roast Beef and Mashed Potatoes Easy Weeknight Meals Ep7 721

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and is heart-healthy.

beef roast

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are a more affordable protein option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used for a lighter mash.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning can mimic broth flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Coat the beef chuck roast with olive oil.

Pour about 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce over the roast.

Season the roast with salt and seasoned pepper.

Add about 3/4 cup white zinfandel and 1/2 cup water to the roasting pan, ensuring the liquid is halfway up the roast.

Place the roast in the oven and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours.

While the roast is cooking, peel and cube the potatoes and soak them in water.

Boil the cubed potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Run the boiled potatoes through a food mill for a smooth texture.

If desired, add garlic cloves to the potatoes while boiling for garlic mashed potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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