This Slow Cooker Low Carb Keto Pot Roast Recipe is fork-tender and incredibly flavorful. It’s the ultimate comfort meal, much like a traditional Mississippi pot roast.
Crock-Pot Keto Pot Roast Recipe (Mississippi Style
My family loves pot roast. It’s such a yummy filling comfort food. Since I stay home with our four kids, slow cooker recipes that I can start in the morning and forget about the rest of the day make dinner easy. Our favorite slow cooker recipe has always been a delicious and easy pot roast. When we started eating keto, I decided to adapt the traditional Mississippi Pot Roast to make it more keto-friendly.
What Cut of Beef is Best for Pot Roast?
A chuck roast is best as it is nicely marbled and perfect for slow cooking with lots of fat and connective tissue, which tenderizes as it cooks. Other options include beef brisket or bottom round roast.
Why is it Called Mississippi Style Pot Roast?
According to Google, the original recipe came out of Ripley, Mississippi, in the 1990s by Robin Chapman, who was looking for a way to make a recipe her aunt made milder. The recipe was later contributed to a church cookbook by a friend, and the rest is history.
How is the Mississippi Post Roast Different than Regular Pot Roast?
This Keto Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe is naturally low carb as there are no potatoes and carrots. The stars of the show that set it apart from the rest are a stick of butter, ranch dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers. The traditional recipe also calls for a packet of gravy mix, but I omitted that for a keto version. If you are strict keto and prefer not to use a packet of ranch dressing mix, there are lots of recipes on Pinterest for homemade ranch dressing mix.
Is Keto Mississippi Pot Roast Spicy?
No! I am a total wimp when it comes to spicy foods. This recipe is mild. My toddlers even love it.
This Mississippi Pot Roast Keto Recipe is so easy to make, you simply dump all the ingredients in the slow cooker, add a stick of butter on top, turn it on, then forget about it until it’s ready. It reminds me of Sunday lunch at my grandmother’s house when I was a child, which feels like comfort food.
Is it Necessary to Sear the Pot Roast before Slow Cooking?
I used to sear the roast first in a cast iron skillet but skipped the step once due to time constraints, and I could not tell the difference at all. The roast was still every bit as flavorful and tender, so now I don’t bother with searing it anymore. It saves time, and there is less mess in my kitchen.
How to Thicken the Gravy?
Most who follow a keto or low carb recipe avoid corn starch and regular flours, which are often used to thicken gravy in pot roasts. A keto-friendly alternative is Xanthan Gum. Only use a small amount and let it sit on the food for five to ten minutes to give it time to thicken. If you use too much, the food will have a slimy texture.
How Long is the Cooking Time in the Crock-Pot?
Cook on low for 10-11 hours or high for 5-6 hours for the most tender and flavorful keto pot roast.
If you prefer to pressure cook your roast in the Instant Pot, here are Instant Pot Keto Roast cooking instructions.
Tips for the Very Best Keto Pot Roast:
- Use a Chuck Roast as it will be the most tender and flavorful when slow cooked
- Use beef broth instead of water for a nice bold flavor.
- While I always skip searing a pot roast to save time, experts say that searing is best. Personally, from testing it both ways, I can’t tell the difference.
- If the pot roast seems tough, it likely needs to slow cook longer. Close the lid and check again in an hour or so.
How to Shred Pot Roast?
I use two forks to shred pot roast. If the pot roast seems tough and doesn’t fall apart easily, it likely needs to slow cook another hour or two.
How to Store this Recipe:
This rich and flavorful Low Carb Pot Roast stays good for 3-4 days in the fridge or 5-6 months in the freezer in a freezer-safe container.
What to Serve with Keto Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe
How to Make Low Carb Keto Pot Roast Mississippi Style:
Keto Pot Roast {low carb}
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lb boneless beef roast
- 1 stick butter (use unsalted if you are sensitive to sodium)
- 1 pack dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup mild pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place roast in the slow cooker.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Cook on low 8-9 hours or high 4-5 hours.
- Shred with a fork and serve.
Notes
More Keto-Friendly Recipes
I know you are going to love this Easy Low Carb Pot Roast recipe. Along with this, make sure you check out all of our family’s favorite keto comfort foods found in my Keto Recipe Index. Check out the complete index, or start with a few more of our personal favorites linked below!
Martha says
What’s the portion size?
Kasey says
I didn’t measure the portion size I just divided into equal servings.
Chelsea says
How many servings does it make???
Kasey says
It depends on what size Roast you use.
Ashley says
What size did you use for the nutritional information?
Kasey says
I don’t remember the exact size of that pot roast as I’ve made it several times since.
Sue Jackson says
Hi, Just starting a keto diet and stumbled across your site (thank goodness). I’m finding it’s a bit overwhelming at first and your recipes are helping me a lot. How many people does this pot roast serve? Am I missing it?
Thanks for your help.
Sue
Kasey says
Thanks! I’m so glad that my recipes are helpful. It will vary based on the size of the roast. Blessings!
Herb says
What are the nutritional facts?
Kasey says
That will depend on the cut of meat you are using and how you divide it into servings. Since so much of the butter melts into the juice it is really impossible for me to calculate the macros. You would need to calculate your own on this recipe.
Tyesha says
Hi i see that you fast for breakfast so what time do you eat lunch an do u fast same time every week or you change up an eat breakfast an fast for lunch ??
Kasey says
I fast breakfast mainly because it is just easier with 4 kids. As far as lunch goes, I eat whenever I have a few minutes to grab something. I am not rigid and don’t follow a time schedule to eat. I usually only eat breakfast on Saturday mornings.
Sarah says
Can this be converted into an instant pot?
Kasey says
I’m sure it could.
Jan says
I always make it in the IP.
Sarah says
Did it turn out ok? I tried it before and it turned out so badly. How did you cook yours in the IP?
Pam Doughty says
Can’t wait to try your recipes, sounds great and healthy. Thanks so much!
Kasey says
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.
Amber says
What kind of roast do you use?
Kasey says
Usually whatever is on sale or a chuck roast.
Megan says
This is amazing!!! I use jalapeño peppers and it is fantastic. I add more broth to make more liquid because it’s so yummy I could drink it. Lol I’ve made this a few times and will make it many more! Thank you!!
Kasey says
Awesome! That sounds delish!
Tina Novack says
I’m making the slow cooker pot roast today. Somewhere I saw it made as a sandwich with cheese as a leftover and of course now I can’t find it. Do you have that recipe? Thank you!!
Kasey says
Sure! I use this bread recipe then add the roast and provolone cheese.
https://kaseytrenum.com/90-second-bread-actually-tastes-good-keto-low-carb/
Rebekah says
This was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe is stated. I may have added a few extra peppers. I especially enjoyed this style of pot roast because it has different flavors than a typical pot roast and a little bit of kick.
I also made the cauliflower mac & cheese and it was amazing!
Thank you!
Kasey says
Awesome! I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you so very much for taking the time to comment.
Teress says
I serve this with cauliflower rice! Yummy!
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you loved it.
Diana Lumbard says
Yikes!! I have everything except the ranch dressing mix. Is it ok
to leave it out? Sorry, I am a newbie!!!
Kasey says
I’ve only tried it as is. Sorry, not sure how it would turn out without it.
Darlene says
Did the papers make the pot roast spicy?
Kasey says
No. I don’t like spicy foods at all.
Alethea says
How many carbs in a serving?
Kasey says
That will depend on the exact roast you get and the ingredients you use. This is one that it really is impossible to give an accurate macro count.
Angelle says
Could you try this with a deer roast? Would it need to be prepared differently? Great recipe! Prepared it many times with a chuck roast! Family loves it!
Kasey says
You could give it a try. I’ve never cooked any kind of deer meat so I’m not sure.
Laura says
Made this today and it was fantastic.. thank you .. I enjoy your recipes ..
Laura
Kasey says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Paula Brubaker says
Sort of worried me because I looked at the ranch dsg mix (dry) and for the package it was 15 servings (1/4 tsp) per serving. Made 16 servings then and each serving was 1 g of carb – guess that it makes 16 g in the whole package. Also the second ingredient was malt dextrin Hope I win’t Throw me out of ketosis. Wonderful recipe though. Cooking it now. .
Kasey says
Hope you enjoy!!
Dayle Verrengia says
It won’t throw you out of ketosis at all. I made this two weeks ago and I believe it aided in the loss of a few lbs bc of the high fat content in chuck roast. Was difficult to calculate macros but I did my best and it was a success. I left the peppers out. Soooo delish! And I added ground flax seed.
Carla says
How many macros did you figure up with in your recipe?
.Kasey says
The nutritional information is at the bottom of the recipe card.
Donna Daven says
I love this recipe! It is the only way I cook beef roasts now. I add a package of au jus gravy mix and only use a half stick of butter. We love it and use the leftovers for Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.
Mary Trenum says
Glad you love it! Great idea to use for Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. There are so many ways to use left-over roast. It’s a winner!
Lindsay O says
Do you have info for cooking this in an Instapot?
Mary Trenum says
There is a link for the Instapot recipe right above the recipe box.
Deb says
Another winning recipe from Kasey. Delicious
I love that my family enjoys this too as with so many of your recipes.
Mary Trenum says
I’m glad your family enjoys the roast. It’s one of my family’s favorites. Thank you for your kind words, Deb. It means a lot to me.
Deborah says
Ive never heard of dry ranch mix where can i find it
Mary Trenum says
It should be in the aisle with salad dressings. It’s in a packet like taco seasoning. Hidden Valley Ranch is a popular one.
Dina P says
What can I substitute for the peppers. Don’t have any in the house. I have capers, green olives, pickle juice..
.Kasey says
I have only used pepperoncini peppers but I’m sure you could green peppers to get a similar flavor.
Melissa says
INCREDIBLY easy, everybody likes, and makes the house smell heavenly all day 😁
Samantha says
I’d like to add in potatoes and carrots (for the non-keto family and because they cook up so yummy with the pot roast juices). If I’m doing 8 hour slow cooker, when would you recommend stirring in potatoes and carrots so they cook but aren’t too mushy? Can’t wait to try this! Thank you!
Kasey says
It actually takes a long time to slow cook veggies like potatoes and carrots. I think they would be fine to add at the same time as the pot roast.
Debbie says
Where do you find the Ranch mix that doesn’t have maltodextrin in it? Hidden Valley has multodextrin
.Kasey says
There is a link in the post for homemade ranch mix if you’d prefer to do that.
jenny says
this was so good, thank you Kasey!!!
.Kasey says
You’re so welcome, Jenny. Glad you enjoyed it.
Alyssa says
Kasey, this is my absolute FAVORITE pot roast I’ve had. The flavor is incredible and even my husband (who hates crockpot meals and hates roasts) LOVES it. Thanks so much for the great recipe!
.Kasey says
You’re very welcome! I’m really glad your hubby enjoyed the roast.