Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast

Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast

This Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast is a wholesome and tender recipe, which uses boneless chuck roast and baby gold potatoes. It’s a healthy twist on the classic, ready in about 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast Ingredients

  • 3–4 pound grass-fed boneless chuck roast – well marbled with fat
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ghee, grass-fed butter, or tallow
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2″ chunks
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 pound baby gold potatoes
  • 3–5 stalks celery, cut into 2″ pieces
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 cups beef broth

For gravy (optional):

  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch or arrowroot starch
  • 3 tablespoons beef broth

How To Make Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast

  1. Season the roast: Rub the chuck roast all over with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear the beef: Heat ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Layer veggies and roast: Place carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery into the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seared roast on top.
  4. Add flavor and broth: Sprinkle in thyme, garlic, additional sea salt, and pour in the beef broth.
  5. Slow cook until tender: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  6. Shred and serve: Remove the roast, shred it with two forks, and optionally cut the potatoes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Optional gravy: To make gravy, pour slow cooker broth into a saucepan. Whisk tapioca starch with 3 tbsp beef broth, then stir into the saucepan. Simmer 1–2 minutes, stirring until thickened.
Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast
Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast

Recipe Tips

  • Is this recipe Whole30 compliant?
    Yes, just be sure your broth and starch are Whole30-approved.
  • Can I skip searing the roast?
    You can, but searing adds more flavor and helps develop a richer broth.
  • Can I use sweet potatoes instead of gold?
    Yes, chopped sweet potatoes or turnips also work well for a lower-carb option.
  • How to make the broth thicker:
    Use arrowroot or tapioca starch to create a paleo-friendly gravy.
  • Do I need to peel the potatoes?
    Not necessary—baby gold potatoes have thin, tender skins.

What To Serve With Paleo Beef Roast

This dish is hearty and filling, but pairs well with light sides like:

  • Roasted brussels sprouts
  • Sauteed spinach or kale
  • Simple mixed greens salad
  • Cauliflower rice (for low-carb option)
  • Steamed green beans

How To Store Paleo Beef Roast

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

Freeze: Place cooled beef and veggies in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Paleo Beef Roast Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 320
  • Carbohydrates: 16.6g
  • Protein: 35.9g
  • Fat: 11.7g
  • Sugar: 4.4g
  • Sodium: 288mg
  • Cholesterol: 108.2mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I cook this recipe on high instead of low?
It’s best cooked on low for tender, juicy results, but you can cook it on HIGH for 4–5 hours if needed.

Is tapioca starch paleo?
Yes, both tapioca and arrowroot starch are paleo-friendly thickeners.

Can I make this with a different cut of beef?
Chuck roast is ideal, but brisket or rump roast also work well.

How do I know when the roast is done?
The beef should shred easily with a fork and be very tender.

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Crock Pot Paleo Beef Roast

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6-8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

9

hours 
Calories

320

kcal

A clean, slow-cooked beef roast packed with vegetables and flavor, ideal for Paleo or Whole30 diets.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb grass-fed chuck roast

  • 2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp pepper

  • 2 tbsp ghee or tallow

  • 1 lb carrots

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes

  • 3–5 celery stalks

  • 1 tbsp dried thyme

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • ½ tbsp sea salt

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • Optional Gravy:
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch

  • 3 tbsp beef broth

Directions

  • Season and sear roast in skillet.
  • Layer veggies in Crock Pot. Add roast and broth.
  • Cook on LOW for 8–9 hours.
  • Shred beef. Optionally, make gravy with broth + starch in saucepan.