11/01/2025
After the Halloween candy rush yesterday, I wanted to strike a healthier balance to the weekend by making a nutrient-dense dinner.
This pot roast is my favorite kind of reset: warm, nourishing, and surprisingly simple to make.
Why this helps after Halloween:
After a night of sugar, artificial food dyes, and possibly a few glasses of grown-up drinks for the parents 🍷, our bodies are now working hard to restore balance; especially the liver which processes excess fructose and additives.
This meal helps support that recovery naturally for everyone on the family:
• Garlic & Onions: Contain sulfur compounds that support the liver’s natural detox pathways, helping your body process sugar and additives more efficiently.
• Bone Broth: Provides collagen, amino acids, and minerals that support gut repair and steady blood sugar.
• Carrots: Offer fiber and beta-carotene to stabilize energy and support antioxidant defense.
• Grass-Fed Butter & Beef: Supply healthy fats, iron, and zinc to replenish nutrients and promote balanced energy.
A slow-cooked meal like this is a great way to bring everyone back to center.. at least until the next candy-grab from the kids’ Halloween buckets! 🎃
Restorative Roast Recipe ⬇️
(serves 6–8)
Ingredients
•3–4 lb organic chuck roast (grass-fed if possible)
•2 tbsp grass-fed butter (for searing)
•3 organic bone beef broth
• 1 cup filtered water
• 3 cups organic baby carrots
• 2 medium organic onions, sliced
• 4 cloves organic garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp organic thyme
• 1 tsp organic rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1–2 tbsp au jus seasoning (choose one with simple ingredients like beef stock, onion, and garlic)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 320°F.
2. Sear the roast in butter over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned.
3. Add broth, water, au jus, herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Layer in carrots, onions, and garlic.
5. Cover and bake for 3½–4 hours, until tender and falling apart.
Elizabeth
Julep Health