Keto Oven Baked Pot Roast

This keto oven baked pot roast is a perfect choice for Sunday dinner and for special occasion meals! You can also use the juices to make an incredibly delicious keto gravy!

When you want a very special comfort food meal, this keto oven baked pot roast is the perfect choice! I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and we raised our own beef and always had a deep freezer full of all cuts of beef. My mom often made beef roasts for dinner after church on Sunday, and these are some amazing memories I like to recreate for my family! This pot roast is one such dish and I used the drippings to make a delicious keto gravy which was a big hit in my house! Enjoy!

Let’s talk about our meat and seasoning!

I used chuck roast for my pot roast. It’s my favorite go-to meat for pot roast. I’ve tried making pot roast with other cuts of beef such as beef brisket or round roast, but I always come back to using chuck roast. One of the reasons for this is that chuck roast has a lot of connective tissue which breaks down and softens the meat while it cooks. But you can absolutely use other cuts such as a brisket or round roast to make your pot roast. For seasoning, we combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper and we season our roast evenly on all sides with this spice mixture. For the best results, you’ll want to sear your meat on both sides in olive oil. This will ensure your meat comes out incredibly flavorful and juicy!

How do I make this keto oven baked pot roast?

This is an incredibly easy dish to make, but there are some things you can do to ensure yours comes out perfectly every time. First, you’ll want to season your roast evenly with salt, garlic and onion powder, and pepper. Then you’ll want to sear your roast on both sides. This creates an incredibly rich brown crust for the roast and results in the most flavorful and moist pot roast. The oven really does most of the work from here on as we’re simply adding some beef broth and tamari to the roast and baking it. If you’re wondering about tamari, it’s basically soy sauce that’s gluten free. And although most tamari is gluten free, I always recommend you check your nutritional labels to ensure your tamari is free from gluten.

How do I make keto gravy from this keto oven baked pot roast?

You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make gravy from the drippings of this pot roast and at how delicious the gravy is! If you’d like, you can strain the fat from your drippings before making this gravy. I skip this step and simply add all of the drippings to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, you’ll then add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum and 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and whisk vigorously to combine ingredients. Cook this mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and your gravy is ready to serve. You can also give your gravy a taste and add some salt and pepper to taste.

Here are some keto vegetable dishes that would pair nicely with this pot roast!

Bacon and Brown Sugar Keto Green Beans

Keto Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Low Carb Roasted Radishes

Roasted Asparagus with Asiago and Bacon

Helpful Hints:

*For best results, you’ll want to sear your roast before cooking.

*You can use the roast drippings to create a keto gravy or can save the drippings to use in any dish calling for beef broth.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large stockpot
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Psalm 63:4***