Description
The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. You only need a handful of high-impact ingredients to create a rich, self-saucing roast. This is the definition of a “set it and forget it” meal. The slow cooker does all the work to create an incredibly tender, tangy, and buttery beef roast that is naturally keto-friendly.
Ingredients
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- 3 to 4 lbs Boneless Beef Roast (Chuck roast recommended)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) Butter (Unsalted recommended if sensitive to sodium)
- 1 (1-ounce) pack Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1/2 cup Mild Pepperoncini Peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup Beef Broth (Low-sodium recommended)
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- To taste Salt & Pepper (Optional)
Instructions
- Place Roast in Slow Cooker: Unwrap your boneless beef roast and place it into the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
- Add All Other Ingredients: Scatter the sliced onion and minced garlic around the roast. Pour in the beef broth and the pepperoncini peppers. Sprinkle the entire packet of dry Ranch dressing mix over the top of the roast. Finally, place the whole stick of butter on top.
- Cook Low and Slow: Secure the lid on your Crock-Pot. Cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours. The roast is done when it is incredibly tender and easily falls apart with a fork.
- Shred and Serve: Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Gently stir the shredded beef into the rich, buttery juices in the bottom of the pot. Let it rest on the “Keep Warm” setting for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best Cut of Meat: A chuck roast is the best cut for this keto pot roast. Its high-fat content and connective tissue break down during the long cook time, resulting in that signature fall-apart tender texture.
- On Salting: Do not add extra salt at this stage. The Ranch dressing mix, beef broth, and pepperoncinis all contain sodium. You can taste and adjust the seasonings at the end.
- Serving: Gently stir the shredded beef into the rich, buttery juices (the “gravy”) after shredding. This ensures every single piece is coated in the amazing Mississippi-style sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Keto
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
