Nutmeg Free Crockpot Garlic Herb Pot Roast
Slow-cooked pot roast is one of those deeply satisfying meals that feels like it took all day — because it did, in the best possible way. A chuck roast gets rubbed with sea salt, turmeric, and ginger before being seared to a deep, caramelized crust, building layers of flavor right from the start. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes nestle around the beef in the slow cooker, soaking up a braising liquid made from pomegranate juice, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, and coconut aminos — a combination that's savory, slightly tangy, and genuinely complex. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley do all the aromatic heavy lifting here, which means you get that warm, herby depth without reaching for any spice blends that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. Many classic pot roast recipes lean on pre-mixed seasonings or store-bought broths that can contain hidden additives, so using additive-free bone broth and individual spices keeps everything clean and straightforward. After eight hours on low, the roast pulls apart effortlessly and drinks up every bit of those braising juices. It's the kind of meal you ladle into a bowl and eat slowly, because it deserves that kind of attention.
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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
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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