Roast Beef Loaded Baked Potato

Introduction

There are meals that simply warm your soul — and this is one of them. This Roast Beef Loaded Baked Potato with Creamy Mac and Cheese and Fried Cabbage with Sausage is the kind of dinner that brings families together around the table.

Together, they create a complete, comforting, restaurant-style plate that you can easily make at home.

Whether you’re cooking for Sunday dinner, a holiday meal, or just craving something indulgent — this recipe delivers every time.

Recipe Overview

Ingredients

For the Roast Beef & Gravy

• 2–3 lb chuck roast or rump roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary

For the Baked Potatoes

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt

For the Macaroni and Cheese

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Fried Cabbage with Sausage

• 1 small green cabbage, chopped
• 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1 — Cook the Roast Beef (Best Part of the Meal)

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2. Season roast with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
4. Add onions, garlic, and carrots.
5. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour 30 minutes, until fork-tender.
7. Shred the beef with two forks and mix into the gravy.

Step 2 — Bake the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rub potatoes with olive oil and salt.
3. Pierce with a fork.
4. Bake for 60 minutes until soft inside.

Step 3 — Make Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

1. Boil pasta until al dente. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour.
3. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
4. Add cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
5. Stir in pasta and pour into a baking dish.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until bubbly.

Step 4 — Cook Fried Cabbage with Sausage

1. Heat butter in a skillet.
2. Brown sausage slices. Remove and set aside.
3. Add onions and cabbage to the same pan.
4. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
6. Stir sausage back in.

How to Assemble the Plate

1. Slice open a baked potato.
2. Pile on shredded roast beef with gravy and carrots.
3. Add a scoop of mac and cheese on the side.
4. Serve fried cabbage in a small bowl or beside the potato.

Tips

• Use russet potatoes — they hold toppings best.
• Let roast rest before shredding.
• Add a pat of butter inside the potato for extra richness.
• Sprinkle parsley on top for presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes — cook roast on low for 8 hours.

2. Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Absolutely — shredded chicken works great.

3. Can I make this vegetarian?
Use mushroom gravy and skip sausage.

4. What other sides go well with this?
Cornbread, green beans, or coleslaw.

5. Can I freeze this?
Roast beef freezes well; mac and cheese less ideal.