Dairy Free Crockpot Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Total time8 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 hr

Dairy Free Crockpot Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Checking the ingredient list, everything here is already free of dairy — no butter, cream, milk, or cheese in sight — which makes this a genuinely easy, comforting choice. A well-seared chuck roast goes into the slow cooker with softened onion and garlic, then simmers low and slow in a rich broth built from tomato paste, coconut aminos, turmeric, and smoked paprika until it's fork-tender. Carrots, parsnips, and baby potatoes cook right alongside it, soaking up all that savory braising liquid, while fresh rosemary perfumes the whole pot as it works its magic over eight hours. By the time it's done, the beef pulls apart easily and the vegetables are tender enough to melt on your fork. Spoon those deeply flavorful pan juices over everything and finish with a scatter of fresh parsley for a bright, herby lift. It's a hearty, one-pot dinner that fits neatly into a dairy free kitchen without sacrificing any of that classic pot roast comfort.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the olive 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 on each surface. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker insert.

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