Gluten Free Crockpot Italian Beef

Total time8 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 hr

Checking the ingredient list, everything here is naturally gluten free already — chuck roast, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and the dried herbs all check out clean, so this one's a straightforward win for a gluten free table. The chuck roast gets a hard sear first for a deep brown crust, then settles into the slow cooker with softened onion and garlic for hours until it's completely fork-tender. Carrots and zucchini cook right alongside the beef, soaking up the savory, herb-flecked broth along with warm notes of turmeric and ginger. A splash of apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos in the braise gives the jus a rounded, tangy depth that's worth spooning over every shred of meat. Once it's shredded and stirred back into that jus, a scatter of fresh parsley is all it needs before serving. It's a low-effort, high-reward dinner that fits neatly into a gluten free routine.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the beef

3 lb beef chuck roast
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil

For the braise

1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch rounds
1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch half-moons
2 cups bone broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 bay leaves

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan. Transfer the seared roast to a 6-quart slow cooker.
2
Add the sliced onion and smashed garlic to the same skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Scrape the onion, garlic, and any browned bits into the slow cooker.

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