As your holistic health coach, I’m excited to share this nourishing braised chuck roast recipe. This dish isn’t just comfort food – it’s packed with collagen, minerals, and gut-healing properties that Dr. Gundry would approve of.
Why This Recipe Supports Your Health Journey:
- Rich in collagen for gut lining support
- Contains essential minerals from bone-rich cuts
- Low-temperature cooking preserves nutrients
- Perfect for batch cooking and meal prep
- Supports metabolic flexibility with healthy fats
Pro Tips for Maximum Nutrition:
- Choose grass-fed beef for optimal omega-3 content
- Include apple cider vinegar to help extract minerals
- Don’t skip the searing step – it develops flavor
- Save any leftover broth for gut healing
- Let meat rest 15-20 minutes before slicing
Health Benefits:
- High in bioavailable iron and zinc
- Rich in B vitamins for energy
- Contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) from grass-fed beef
- Natural source of creatine for brain health
- Supports hormone production
Serving suggestion: Pair with roasted vegetables or cauliflower mash for a complete nutrient-dense meal.
Storage Tips:
- Store in glass containers for up to 4 days
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months
- Save cooking liquid separately for future recipes
This recipe aligns perfectly with our gut-healing protocols and supports metabolic health through nutrient-dense ingredients and proper preparation methods. Would you like me to include specific macro breakdowns or expand on any particular health benefits that align with your coaching approach?
Note: This recipe can be part of your 22-day gut reset program and supports the principles we discuss in mindful eating and stress management sessions.
Storage Information:
- Refrigerator: 4-5 days in airtight container
- Freezer: up to 3 months properly stored
Perfect For:
- Meal prep
- Family dinners
- Batch cooking
- Gut healing protocols
- Anti-inflammatory diets
Healing Braised Chuck Roast: A Nutrient-Dense One-Pot Wonder
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb grass-fed chuck roast
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 2 cups grass fed bone broth (homemade preferred)
- 2 onions, quartered
- 4 carrots, chunked
- 4 celery stalks, chunked
- 6 garlic cloves, whole
- 3 tsp apple cider vinegar with the mother
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring roast to room temperature (about 30 minutes)
- Season generously with sea salt and black pepper
- Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- Sear roast on all sides until deeply browned (3-4 minutes per side)
- Remove roast and set aside
- In the same pot, sauté vegetables until softened
- Add garlic and herbs, cook until fragrant
- Return roast to pot
- Add bone broth and apple cider vinegar
- Bring to simmer, cover, and transfer to 325°F oven
- Cook for 2.5-3 hours until fork-tender
1 Comment
Stephanie
This chuck roast recipe is incredible! The meat turns out tender and flavorful. Definitely a new favorite!