One-Pot Braised Beef with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A hearty and nourishing Whole30 braised beef dish cooked slowly with carrots, onions, and herbs for tender, flavorful results. This American-inspired beef recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 170 minutes, pairs grass-fed beef chuck roast, avocado oil, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch chunks grass-fed beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
• 1 large, quartered yellow onion
• 2, cut into 1-inch pieces celery stalks
• 4, smashed garlic cloves
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 cups beef bone broth
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs beef chuck roast chunks and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes, turning to develop a deep crust. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large quartered yellow onion, 3 medium peeled and cut carrots, and 2 celery stalks cut into 1-inch pieces to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions start to caramelize.
4. Step 4: Stir in 4 smashed garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Return the browned beef to the pot along with 3 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 cups beef bone broth, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
6. Step 6: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and braise for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender and flavors meld.