Nightshade Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Slow-cooked comfort food doesn't get much better than a fall-apart chuck roast surrounded by sweet potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, all bathed in a fragrant apple-sage braising liquid. The combination of unsweetened apple juice, beef bone broth, and coconut aminos builds a rich, savory-sweet depth that tastes like it took far more effort than simply loading a slow cooker and walking away. Avoiding nightshades can make hearty, satisfying pot roasts feel out of reach ā so many classic versions lean on tomato paste or Worcestershire sauce for that deep umami backbone ā but coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar do that heavy lifting here without a single nightshade in sight. The apple wedges soften into the braise and practically melt into the sauce, adding a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthy sage and thyme. After eight hours on low, the roast shreds with almost no effort, and a quick arrowroot slurry transforms the braising liquid into a glossy, spoonable sauce that ties everything together. It's the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an irresistible smell and has everyone hovering near the kitchen long before dinner is ready.
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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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