Whole30 Pot Roast

Name: Whole30 Pot Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3.5 lbs Boneless Beef Chuck Roast; 2 tsp kosher salt, (or more to taste); 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, (or more to taste); 2 tbsp arrowroot flour (can sub tapioca flour or regular flour here); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 3 large carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces; 4 stalks of celery, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves ((from 5-6 sprigs, or sub 1/2 tsp dried thyme)); 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup beef broth; 1.5 lbs medium sized yellow potatoes, quartered