The best Sunday dinner pot roast. On those busy days when there is just no time to cook or do anything this recipe always shines because let’s be honest, we all love a nice and juicy pot roast. This recipe has everything you are looking for on a bite, the flavor, its tender, and the best next day meal as well.
What kind of meat do I need for a pot roast?
Well, here you are looking for tough meat. The reason being that this meat will be cooked for a long time and we want it to be nice and juicy.
The best Cuts of Meats for Pot roast
- Chunk or shoulder
- Brisket
- Rump roast
So how do I make the low carb keto pot roast
Unlike traditional pot roast, we are going to change somethings up to make it keto low carb friendly.
The Veggies: we are going to focus on vegetables that contain less starch such as radishes or chayote to replace the potatoes.
The gravy: This can make or break a low carb recipe since traditionally you would use corn starch or flour to make it thick. In the keto version we are going to use xanthan gum if you like it thick, but some times I just skip it just because I run out.
Without further due let’s get down to the recipe
Keto “Sunday Dinner” Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 T. Italian seasoning
- 1 T. cocoa powder
- 1 t. sea salt
- ½ t. black pepper
- 3 lbs. chuck roast
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil divided
- 8 oz. Portobello mushrooms sliced
- 4 c. beef broth
- 1 T. tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 T. fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cocoa powder, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl and stir to combine. Rub this mixture all over the surface of the chuck roast, pressing firmly to make sure it adheres. Set aside.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chuck roast and brown on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once browned, remove the roast from the Dutch oven and transfer to a plate. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and Portobello mushrooms to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms develop some color and start to release their liquid, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot by adding the beef broth and scraping up any browned bits on the bottom to incorporate them into the liquid. Stir in the tomato paste and add bay leaves. Return the chuck roast to the Dutch oven and cover.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 3½ hours, or until the meat is fall apart tender. Remove from heat and discard bay leaves. Transfer the roast and mushrooms to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
- Bring the liquid in the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the temperature down to medium for several minutes or until the sauce thickens a bit.
- To serve, spoon some of the pan sauce over the beef, along with some of the mushrooms. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and pair with creamy mashed cauliflower, roasted radishes, or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Notes
Calories: 658
Fat: 74.31g
Carbs: 5.69g
Net Carbs: 3.59g
Protein: 69.81g
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