Peanut 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 meat, and this one delivers that in a big way. Unfiltered apple cider and a splash of apple cider vinegar give the braising liquid a subtle sweetness and brightness that sets it apart from a standard roast, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger add a gentle warmth without tipping into dessert territory. The chuck roast gets seared until a deep, caramelized crust forms before it ever hits the oven, which means the finished meat is rich, tender, and packed with flavor all the way through. Carrots, parsnips, celery, and onion braise right alongside the beef, soaking up that cider-and-bone-broth liquid until everything is meltingly soft. Because the entire dish is built from whole, straightforward ingredients — no sauces from a jar, no seasoning packets with mystery additives — you never have to second-guess what's in the pot. It's the kind of deeply comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that works just as well for a quiet Sunday dinner as it does for feeding a group, and the leftovers, if there are any, taste even better the next day.

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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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