Lupin Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Few things beat walking into a home that smells like slow-braised beef, warm apple, and fresh sage — and this crockpot pot roast delivers exactly that kind of comfort. A bone-in chuck roast gets seared in avocado oil until a deep mahogany crust forms, then it slow-cooks for eight hours alongside chunky carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and tender apple wedges until everything is meltingly soft and infused with the braising liquid. The braise itself is built from apple juice, beef bone broth, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar, giving the sauce a savory-sweet depth that feels far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Arrowroot starch thickens the pan drippings into a glossy, spoonable sauce that ties the whole dish together without any grain-based thickeners. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden legume flours or fillers that can sneak into store-bought broths and seasonings. The result is a deeply satisfying, hands-off dinner that's as impressive for a Sunday family meal as it is practical for a busy weeknight when you just want something hearty waiting for you at the end of the day.
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6 servings
For the roast
- 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 ½ 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 4–5 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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