Low FODMAP Crockpot Pot Roast

Total time8 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 hr

This slow-cooked beef chuck roast turns into a deeply savory, fork-tender centerpiece after hours of low, steady braising in red wine, beef broth, and a rich tomato paste base. Fresh thyme and a bay leaf perfume the braising liquid, while baby Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, and celery soak up all that concentrated flavor as they simmer alongside the meat. Searing the roast first locks in a deep mahogany crust, so every shredded, juicy bite carries that same roasted depth once it's ladled with the pan juices. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole platter without weighing it down. It's a comforting, low-effort dinner that fits neatly into a Low FODMAP routine, especially when you're craving something hearty and slow-cooked. Serve it straight from the platter with extra braising liquid spooned over the top for maximum flavor in every forkful.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
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1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
4 garlic cloves, smashed
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
2 tbsp tomato paste
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1 1/3 tablespoons of tomato paste is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 1 teaspoon per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid tomato paste, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 cup dry red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon or merlot)
1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ¾ tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
1 lb baby yukon gold potatoes, halved
3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1 1/3 stalks of celery is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 1/3 stalk of celery per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid celery, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

For serving

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

Instructions

1
Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper.
2
Heat the vegetable 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 mahogany crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan. Transfer the roast to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.

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