Caffeine Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Slow-cooked comfort doesn't get much better than a tender, fall-apart chuck roast surrounded by sweet potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, all bathed in a savory-sweet braising liquid that smells absolutely incredible by hour six. The combination of fresh sage, apple juice, and beef bone broth creates a deeply aromatic sauce that feels both rustic and a little bit special. Searing the roast first builds a rich mahogany crust that adds serious depth to every bite ā it's a small extra step that makes a big difference. Apple wedges slow-cook right alongside the vegetables, softening into the braise and lending a subtle natural sweetness that balances the herbs beautifully. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar round out the flavor without any ingredients that would raise flags for those avoiding stimulants, making this a genuinely worry-free, whole-food meal. The arrowroot-thickened pan sauce pulls everything together into something that feels far more restaurant-worthy than a weeknight crockpot dinner has any right to be. Set it in the morning and come home to a meal that's already done.
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6 servings
For the roast
- 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 Ā½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the braise
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 cup beef bone broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the vegetables
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, whole, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chuck roast completely dry with paper towels, then season all over with the kosher salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear undisturbed for 4ā5 minutes per side, until a deep mahogany crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker insert.
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