Legume Free Apple Cider Pot Roast

Total time3 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

4.7

(10)

There is something deeply satisfying about a pot roast that fills the whole house with the smell of warm spices and slow-cooked beef, and this one delivers that in a big way. A generous chuck roast gets seared until a serious dark crust forms, then it braises low and slow in a braising liquid built from unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — a combination that is both deeply savory and subtly sweet. Carrots, parsnips, celery, and onion round out the pot, turning silky and tender as everything cooks together for three-plus hours. A touch of turmeric, ground ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon woven into the vegetables gives the whole dish a warmth that feels almost aromatic without tipping into sweet territory. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly meat, roots, and pantry staples — no beans, lentils, or legume-derived sauces hiding anywhere in the list, which makes it a genuinely worry-free choice for anyone navigating that restriction. Serve it in shallow bowls with the braising liquid ladled generously over the top and a handful of fresh parsley scattered across everything, and it looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb beef chuck roast
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 ½ cups unfiltered apple cider (not hard cider)
1 cup bone broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the chuck roast thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp of the salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pot. Transfer the roast to a plate.

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