Shellfish Free Paleo Crockpot Apple-Sage Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Slow-cooked comfort doesn't get much more satisfying than a fork-tender chuck roast surrounded by sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and apple wedges, all bathed in a fragrant sage-and-thyme braising liquid. The combination of unsweetened apple juice and beef bone broth creates a deeply savory-sweet base that perfumes the whole kitchen as it cooks low and slow for eight hours. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar add a subtle umami depth and brightness that make the sauce taste like it took far more effort than it actually did. Searing the roast first in avocado oil builds that gorgeous mahogany crust, locking in richness before the slow cooker does the heavy lifting. The finishing touch ā whisking arrowroot starch into the reduced braising liquid ā turns the pan drippings into a glossy, spoonable sauce that ties every element together beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from ocean-sourced proteins, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. This is the kind of one-pot meal that earns a permanent spot in the weekend rotation.
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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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