That sounds like a great combination! Here’s a simple way to make both:
### Beef Pot Roast
**Ingredients:**
– 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
– 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1 cup red wine (optional)
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 2 tsp dried thyme
– 2 tsp dried rosemary
– 1 bay leaf
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
6. Return the roast to the pot, along with carrots and potatoes.
7. Cover and transfer to the oven. Roast for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
8. Remove the roast from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the vegetables and cooking juices.
### Mac & Cheese
**Ingredients:**
– 8 oz elbow macaroni
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 cups milk
– 1/4 cup butter
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp paprika
– 1/4 tsp garlic powder
– 1/4 tsp onion powder
– 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional, for topping)
– 2 tbsp butter (for topping)
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
7. Combine the cheese sauce with cooked macaroni and mix well.
8. Pour the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish. If using, melt 2 tbsp butter and mix with bread crumbs, then sprinkle over the top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Enjoy your meal!
