
Few things hit harder on a cold evening than a slow-cooked chuck roast that's been braising all day in a rich, herb-scented broth. This one is built around a beautifully seared beef roast surrounded by hearty carrots, parsnips, and turnips ā the kind of root vegetables that soak up every bit of flavor from the braising liquid and become almost silky by the time the lid comes off. The depth here comes from a smart combination of coconut aminos, tomato paste, and beef bone broth, which creates a savory, umami-forward sauce without a drop of soy or anything processed. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination concerns ā it's just real food doing its thing. The arrowroot slurry at the end pulls the braising liquid into a glossy, spoonable sauce that ties the whole platter together. Set it in the morning, walk away, and come home to a dinner that looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen ā because technically, you did.
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Pat the chuck roast completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the roast.
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. Sear the two narrow ends for 1ā2 minutes each. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker insert.
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