Whole 30 Garlic Herb Pot Roast

Total time3 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

This braised beef dinner is the kind of low-and-slow cooking that makes a kitchen smell incredible for hours. A well-seared chuck roast gets tucked into a rich broth built from softened onion, carrots, and celery, deepened with caramelized tomato paste and a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves infuse the braising liquid while the beef turns fork-tender in the oven, and halved baby potatoes soak up all that savory flavor as they finish cooking alongside it. Every component here is whole, real food — nothing processed, no shortcuts — which makes this an easy, satisfying dinner to build a Whole30 week around. Serve it in shallow bowls with plenty of the pan juices spooned over the top and a scatter of fresh parsley to finish. It's comfort food that holds up beautifully on its own, no sides required.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb beef chuck roast
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 dried bay leaves
1 lb baby potatoes, halved

For serving

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

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the chuck roast thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven 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 all surfaces. Transfer the roast to a plate.

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