
Slow-cooked beef chuck roast doesn't get much more satisfying than this ā a deeply savory, fall-apart tender centerpiece surrounded by earthy cremini mushrooms, sweet carrots, parsnips, and baby potatoes. The magic starts with a hard sear in avocado oil, building a rich brown crust before the roast ever hits the slow cooker. From there, a braising liquid made with beef bone broth, coconut aminos, tomato paste, and arrowroot starch does all the heavy lifting over eight low-and-slow hours. The result is a glossy, herb-scented sauce that clings to every bite of meat and vegetable. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves tucked among the vegetables give the whole pot an aromatic depth that makes the kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives ā no hidden stocks, no mirepoix shortcuts ā you can serve this with total confidence. Finish with a scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and bring it straight to the table; this one is a genuine crowd-pleaser.
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Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all over with the kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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 brown crust forms on all surfaces. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker insert.
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