Gluten Free Herb-Braised Beef Pot Roast

Total time3 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

4.6

(14)

Few things hit harder on a cold evening than a pot roast that's been slowly braised until the beef practically falls apart at the touch of a fork. This version builds serious depth of flavor by searing the chuck roast in coconut oil until a dark, caramelized crust forms before a single drop of liquid ever enters the pot. Bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar form the braising base, while fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves perfume the whole Dutch oven as it slowly does its thing in the oven. Ground turmeric and ginger are stirred in early, giving the braising liquid a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes this feel a cut above a standard Sunday roast. Carrots, celery, parsnips, and sweet potatoes go in partway through, soaking up all those savory pan juices without turning to mush. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten — no flour-based thickeners, no soy sauce, no store-bought broth with hidden additives — just clean, whole-food components doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and a generous ladle of pan juices, and you've got a showstopper meal that requires almost no active effort.

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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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