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Home » Recipes » Main Courses » Easy Low Carb Pot Roast

Easy Low Carb Pot Roast

December 13, 2023 by Lori V Leave a Comment
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Sometimes you just need a comfort food dish.  This Easy Low Carb Pot Roast is made with simple ingredients and minimal active time.  It makes a great entrée for a dinner party, a weekend meal, or a make-ahead dish for the week.  

Easy Keto Pot Roast with Creamy Cauliflower Rice Risotto on a plate

This Easy Low Carb Pot Roast was inspired by the following:

  • Ina Garten’s Company Pot Roast
  • Alton Brown’s Pot Roast
  • Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast from Allrecipes

What You Need to Make Easy Low Carb Pot Roast

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Small Bowl
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet – This is just a contained flat surface for drying off the beef and then applying the rub to it. 
  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil – This is just for lining the rimmed baking sheet for easier clean-up.  
  • Paper Towels
  • Rubber Scraper – Or other stirring utensil.
  • Dutch Oven – I like using a Dutch oven for this recipe because it does such a great job of holding in the heat and moisture.  If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can use a Large Sauté or Skillet for the sautéing steps and then transfer everything to an Oven Safe Cooking Vessel with a Lid for the long braise.  

Ingredients

  • Spices
    • Paprika – You can use smoked, sweet, or hot based on your preferences.  
    • Kosher Salt
    • Cumin
    • Garlic Powder
    • Ground Black Pepper
    • Onion Powder
    • Ground Cayenne Pepper
    • Dried Oregano
    • Dried Thyme
  • Beef Roast – You can use just about any inexpensive cut of beef for this recipe.  Some examples are: Flat Blade Roast and Bottom Round Roast. 
  • Avocado Oil – You could use regular Olive Oil if you prefer; just not Extra Virgin.  The searing step is too high of a temperature for it.  
  • Red Onion – I like red onion for this recipe, but you can use another variety if that is what you have, can get, or prefer.  
  • Mushrooms – I typically use Baby Bellas, but White Button Mushrooms are great too.  
  • Whole Tomatoes in Purée
  • Bay Leaves
  • Stock or Broth – You can use Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Stock or Broth.  If you have time, I suggest making my Homemade Chicken+ Broth.

Getting Started with Making Easy Low Carb Pot Roast

The summarized version of this one is rub, sear, and braise for a long time.  

Making and Applying the Rub

However, to provide a bit more detail, we’ll start with combining all of the seasonings. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix 1 ¼ tablespoons of Paprika, 1 tablespoon of Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons of Cumin, 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon of Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon of Ground Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon of Dried Oregano, and ½ teaspoon of Dried Thyme. 

Bowl containing the mix of spices for Easy Keto Pot Roast, including: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, oregano, thyme, cayenne, and ground black pepper

Now it’s time for us to prep the meat.  First, we’ll pat the beef dry with paper towels and lay it out on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet.  (You can skip the foil, but I like easier clean-up.)  Then, we can apply the rub to all sides of the beef.  You will not use all of the rub at this time, so just set the rest aside for the moment.  We’ll add it in when we get to cooking.  

Cooking Easy Low Carb Pot Roast (Part 1)

Things are going to go fairly non-stop for the next several steps, so you can preheat the oven to 300°F.  

If you are using a Dutch oven (which I recommend if you have one), use it to heat 2 – 3 tablespoons of Avocado Oil over medium high heat.  If you don’t have a Dutch oven, just use a large sauté pan or skillet for this part.  

We’re going to sear the beef on all sides to get a nice crust and color and then remove it from the heat.  We’ll set it aside for the moment. 

Two beef roasts that have been seasoned and seared

Then, in the same pan, we’ll add some additional Avocado Oil if needed and sauté 1 Red Onion (Chopped) and 12 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms (Chopped or Sliced).  You want to cook them until the onion has softened and the mushrooms have released their juices (about 8 minutes).  

Diced red onion
Sliced mushrooms being sautéed in a pan

After that, we can add in the remaining seasonings and 28 ounces Whole Tomatoes in Purée and stir to combine.  If you are using a Dutch oven, continue working in it.  If not, you’ll want to transfer this mixture to an oven safe cooking vessel with a lid at this time.  

Now, let’s return the Beef to the pan with the mixture and add 3 – 4 cups of Stock or Broth and 3 Bay Leaves.  The amount of broth to add depends on the space you have remaining.  You want to make sure that you can still safely get the vessel in and out of the oven without spilling scalding hot liquid.  (I may have had some incidents of this in the past.)  

The Long Braise (Part 2)

Finally, we’ll put the lid on the Dutch oven (or other dish) and place it in the oven.  It needs to cook at 300°F for 4 hours or until fork tender.  

Serve warm with the jus and perhaps some Creamy Cauliflower Rice Risotto.  

Easy Keto Pot Roast with Creamy Cauliflower Rice Risotto on a plate

Related Recipes

Looking for some other braised dishes?  You might like one of these:

  • Braised Beef in Wine Reduction Sauce
  • Braised Beef Short Rib on Gorgonzola Chia Cauliflower Cakes
  • Beef Roast with Tomato, Cumin, and Feta
Easy Keto Pot Roast with Creamy Cauliflower Rice Risotto on a plate

Easy Low Carb Pot Roast

Comfort food at its best, this Easy Low Carb Pot Roast is simple to toss together and then just let cook low and slow. This dish is perfect for a dinner party or a weekend dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Dairy-Free, Easy, Keto
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 4 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 421kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ tablespoons Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 4 pound Beef Roast such as a Flat Blade Roast, Bottom Round Roast
  • 3 – 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil Or regular Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion Chopped
  • 12 ounces Mushrooms Chopped or sliced. Either Baby Bella or White Button
  • 28 ounces Whole Tomatoes in Purée 1 (28-ounce can)
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 3 – 4 cups Stock or Broth Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Stock or Broth. If you have time, I suggest my Homemade Chicken+ Broth.
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Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasonings–1 ¼ tablespoons Paprika, 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Cumin, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano, and ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme. Mix well.
    1 ¼ tablespoons Paprika, 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Cumin, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano, ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
    Bowl containing the mix of spices for Easy Keto Pot Roast, including: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, oregano, thyme, cayenne, and ground black pepper
  • Pat 4 pound Beef Roast dry with paper towels and lay it out on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Apply the rub to all sides of the beef. You will not use all of the rub at this time, so the rest of it will go in while cooking. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
    4 pound Beef Roast
  • Heat 2 – 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium high heat. Sear the beef on all sides to get a nice crust and color. Remove from the heat.
    3 – 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil
    Two beef roasts that have been seasoned and seared
  • In the same pan, add some additional Avocado Oil if needed and then sauté 1 Red Onion (Chopped) and 12 ounces Mushrooms (Chopped or Sliced). Cook until the onion has softened and the mushrooms have released their juices. About 8 minutes.)
    3 – 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil, 1 Red Onion, 12 ounces Mushrooms
    Sliced mushrooms being sautéed in a pan
  • Add in the remaining seasonings and 28 ounces Whole Tomatoes in Purée. Stir to combine. If you are using a Dutch oven, continue working in it. If not, transfer this mixture to an oven safe cooking vessel with a lid at this time.
    28 ounces Whole Tomatoes in Purée
  • Return the Beef to the pan with the mixture and add 3 – 4 cups Stock or Broth and 3 Bay Leaves. The amount of broth to add depends on the space you have remaining so that you can still safely get the vessel in and out of the oven.
    3 Bay Leaves, 3 – 4 cups Stock or Broth
  • Put the lid on the Dutch oven (or other dish) and place in the oven. Cook at 300°F for 4 hours.

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Small Bowl
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
  • Paper Towels
  • Rubber Scraper Or other stirring utensil
  • Dutch Oven Or a Large Skillet and Oven Safe Cooking Vessel with Lid

Notes

  • Crockpot Alternative Cooking
    • Cook it 5 hours on High or 8 hours on Low after searing the beef and sautéing the vegetables.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Low Carb Pot Roast
Amount per Serving
Calories
421
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
127
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
1065
mg
46
%
Potassium
 
988
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
 
603
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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