Mushroom Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Slow-cooked comfort doesn't get much better than a fall-apart beef chuck roast surrounded by sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and tender apple wedges. The braising liquid is where the real magic happens — apple juice, beef bone broth, coconut aminos, and fresh sage come together into something deeply savory with just a hint of orchard sweetness. Searing the roast first builds a mahogany crust that locks in richness before the slow cooker does its low-and-slow work over eight hours. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food, so there's no second-guessing labels or hunting for specialty swaps. The arrowroot-thickened pan sauce at the end pulls everything together into a glossy, spoonable finish that makes this feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of one-pot meal that fills the house with an incredible smell all day and hits the table looking like you spent far more effort than you actually did.
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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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