Low Sugar Crockpot Garlic Herb Pot Roast
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6 servings
For the roast
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more for serving
For the braising liquid
- ½ cup pomegranate juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups bone broth (homemade or additive-free, no pepper)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chuck roast completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the roast.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet 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 pan. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker insert.
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