Lactose Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Few things beat coming home to a slow cooker that's been quietly doing all the work, and this hearty pot roast delivers exactly that kind of deeply satisfying payoff. The beef chuck is seared first to build a rich, mahogany crust before it braises low and slow alongside carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and apple wedges ā a combination that's earthy, slightly sweet, and genuinely comforting. Unsweetened apple juice and beef bone broth form the braising liquid, with coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar adding savory depth without a drop of dairy anywhere in the pot. Fresh and dried sage run through the whole dish, giving it that unmistakably cozy, autumnal character that makes this kind of meal feel special on a weeknight. The sauce comes together at the end by whisking arrowroot starch into the reserved braising liquid, so you get a glossy, spoonable finish that clings beautifully to every bite ā no butter, no cream, no compromise. It's the kind of one-pot dinner that proves you don't need anything off the table to make something genuinely impressive.
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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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