Honey Free Paleo Crockpot Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Few things are more satisfying than a slow-cooked pot roast that practically falls apart at the touch of a fork, and this one delivers exactly that. A bone-in chuck roast gets rubbed down with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder before being seared to a deep mahogany crust ā that step alone builds a flavor foundation that carries through the entire eight-hour cook. Carrots, parsnips, turnips, and onion wedges soak up the braising liquid alongside fresh rosemary and thyme, turning tender and fragrant while the beef does its thing. The braising liquid itself leans on coconut aminos and tomato paste for savory depth, which means you get that rich, slightly umami-forward sauce without any sweeteners sneaking in. Many store-bought sauces and marinades hide sweeteners in the ingredient list, so building the liquid from scratch here keeps everything clean and exactly as intended. Arrowroot starch thickens the pan drippings into a glossy, spoonable sauce that ties the whole platter together beautifully. It's the kind of hands-off, crowd-pleasing dinner that makes the slow cooker feel like the best appliance you own.
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6 servings
For the roast
- 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 Ā½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the vegetables
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb turnips, peeled and cut into 1 Ā½-inch chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
For the braising liquid
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef bone broth
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 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. Sear the two narrow ends for 1ā2 minutes each. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker insert.
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