Artificial Flavors Free Herb-Braised Beef Pot Roast

Total time3 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

4.6

(14)

Artificial Flavors Free Herb-Braised Beef Pot Roast

Few things are as deeply satisfying as a pot roast that fills the whole house with the smell of slow-cooked beef and fresh herbs. This version builds serious flavor the old-fashioned way — a hard sear on the chuck roast, aromatics cooked down in the same pot, and a long, slow braise in bone broth spiked with apple cider vinegar, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that makes the braising liquid taste like it's been simmering for days. Carrots, celery, parsnips, and sweet potatoes go in halfway through, soaking up all those pan juices until they're completely tender and almost melting. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — no seasoning packets, no flavor enhancers, nothing that requires a label check or a second guess. For anyone who has grown frustrated scanning ingredient lists on store-bought broths or spice blends, this recipe puts you fully in control from start to finish. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and a generous spoonful of pan juices, and it's the kind of meal that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb beef chuck roast
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly 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 1 tsp of the salt.
2
Heat the coconut 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 and the meat releases easily from the pot. Transfer the roast to a plate.

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