Perfect Pot Roast - Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 1 beef chuck roast (3 pounds, boneless)
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (divided)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 2 cups carrots (peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 4 cups potatoes (cut into 1 inch pieces OPTIONAL)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley