Seed Oil Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Slow-cooked pot roast doesn't get much better than this ā a deeply savory, fall-apart chuck roast braised alongside sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and tender apple wedges until everything is meltingly soft and fragrant. The sear in avocado oil builds a gorgeous mahogany crust before the roast ever hits the slow cooker, locking in richness without a drop of industrial vegetable or seed oil anywhere in the recipe. Coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and fresh sage bring a savory-sweet depth to the braising liquid that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. After eight hours on low, the beef shreds effortlessly and the root vegetables soak up every bit of that apple-and-herb-scented broth. A quick arrowroot-thickened pan sauce ties it all together with a glossy, spoonable finish. This is the kind of hands-off, one-pot dinner that makes a weeknight feel like a Sunday feast ā and every single ingredient earns its place on the plate.
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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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