Beef Pot Roast With Root Vegetables

olive oil

raw lean beef bottom round roast (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)

sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

ground black pepper

low-sodium organic beef broth (or vegetable broth)

medium onions (cut into eighths)

garlic (coarsely chopped)

fresh thyme sprigs

bay leaf

medium carrots (cut in half lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces)

medium parsnips (cut in half lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces)

medium turnips (peeled, cut into eighths)