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Whole30 & Keto Instant Pot Pot Roast (AIP Option)

Last Updated on October 15, 2020 by Jean Choi 9 Comments

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This tender and flavorful Whole30 and keto Instant Pot pot roast is an easy and delicious recipe for the whole family. Made low carb using radishes and can easily be made AIP as well!

keto instant pot pot roast served on a plate with veggies

I love a hearty and flavorful pot roast dinner with tender meat pieces and vegetables. It’s just so comforting and wonderful on a chilly day, and it’s way easier to make than it looks. For this keto and Whole30 Instant Pot pot roast, I decided to switch up the vegetable to make this classic dish low carb. The result is just as wonderful, if not better!

Whole30 & Keto Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe

To make a low carb pot roast, I decided to use radishes in place of potatoes. Radishes still have that hearty texture and flavor, but they have a much lower carb count! After making this Whole30 pot roast a few times, I actually prefer radishes over potatoes and I end up loading my plate with them, even more than the meat. They are just that good!

Whole30 pot roast cooked in the Instant Pot
Whole30 instant pot pot roast served on a baking tray with vegetables

How to Cook Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot to Make Pot Roast

For this Whole30 Instant Pot pot roast recipe, I used a 3 lb boneless chuck roast and cooked it in a 6 qt Instant Pot. The result is just so flavorful and tender! Here’s how to cook chuck roast in the Instant Pot:

  1. Sear the meat first. Turn the Instant Pot on to SAUTÉ and add oil. Quarter the meat, season, and sear on all sides for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove the meat and set aside on a plate.
  2. Add more oil to the pot and add the aromatics: garlic, onion, rosemary, and thyme. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is tender and translucent.
  3. Add bone broth, coconut aminos, and tomato paste, and simmer the mixture while scraping the bottom of the pot.
  4. Turn off the Instant Pot and add the meat back in. Lay the vegetables on top of the meat.
  5. Screw on the lid, and cook on MANUAL for 40 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, before opening the valve manually.
  6. Remove the veggies and the meat from the pot and shred the meat with 2 forks into bite-sized pieces.

Once the Whole30 pot roast is finished cooking and shredded, it’s time to make the gravy sauce!

Pouring gravy over low carb pot roast

Making Gravy for Keto Instant Pot Pot Roast

It’s so easy to make gravy for this yummy low carb pot roast. With broth still in the pot, turn the Instant Pot on to SAUTÉ to let it come to a simmer. You then have to make a roux to thicken the sauce. I have a keto version and Whole30/AIP version, and they both work really well:

  • Keto roux: 1/2 tsp xanthan gum + 2 tbsp water
  • Paleo, Whole30, AIP roux: 2 tbsp arrowroot starch + 2 tbsp water

All you have to do is whisk together the roux ingredients together, then add to the broth. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the gravy is thickened to your liking.

That’s it! You can serve this Whole30 Instant Pot pot roast by adding the meat and veggies back into the pot to warm up in the gravy. Another option is to serve the gravy separately after plating the meat and veggies so each person can drizzle however much they want on to their plates. Combining both methods also works, because if you are like me, there can never be enough gravy.

meat and veggies served on a white plate with gravy on the side

If you enjoyed this low carb pot roast recipe, you might also like these Instant Pot recipes and Whole30 chuck roast recipes:

  • 4-Ingredient Multi-Purpose Instant Pot Shredded Beef (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP)
  • Instant Pot Barbacoa
  • Whole30 Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork (Paleo, Low Carb)
  • Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew (Paleo, Whole30)
  • Instant Pot Balsamic Short Ribs (Paleo, Whole30)

Whole30 & Keto Instant Pot Pot Roast (AIP Option)

This tender and flavorful Whole30 and keto Instant Pot pot roast is an easy and delicious recipe for the whole family. Made low carb using radishes and can easily be made AIP as well!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook chuck roast in instant pot, Keto instant pot chuck roast, keto instant pot recipes, low carb pot roast, paleo instant pot recipes, Whole30 chuck roast recipes, Whole30 instant pot pot roast, whole30 instant pot recipes, whole30 pot roast
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Instant Pot Pressurizing/Depressurizing Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 337kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • 3 lb boneless chuck roast
  • Salt and pepper to taste – omit pepper for AIP
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups bone broth or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste omit for AIP
  • 2 cups radishes halved
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum or 2 tbsp arrowroot starch for Whole30 & AIP
  • Parsley flakes for garnish

Instructions

  • Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil.
  • Cut the chuck roast into 4 equal pieces and generously season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the Instant Pot indicates that it's "hot," add the meat pieces and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the meat and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp of avocado oil and add garlic, onion, rosemary, and thyme. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  • Add bone broth, coconut aminos, and tomato paste, and scrap the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Add the meat pieces back in, then add radishes and carrots on top of the meat. It's okay if some vegetables fall into the broth.
  • Screw on the lid to the Instant Pot, make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING, then cook on MANUAL for 40 minutes. Once it beeps to a finish, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the valve manually.
  • Open the lid, then use a slotted spoon to remove the veggies and the meat to a separate plate. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  • Turn the Instant Pot on to SAUTÉ with the broth in it, then whisk together xanthan gum (or arrowroot starch) and 2 tbsp of water in a separate bowl. Add this roux mixture into the broth.
  • Let the broth simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened to your liking and turns to gravy.
  • You can add the meat and veggies back into the gravy to heat up before serving, or plate the meat and veggies and serve with the gravy on the side to drizzle over the meat. Garnish with parsley flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Whole30 & Keto Instant Pot Pot Roast (AIP Option)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving – makes 9)
Calories 337 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 340mg15%
Potassium 673mg19%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 3969IU79%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | October 15, 2020

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  1. Cyndi says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is going into the meal rotation! Soooo good!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 14, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Yay! Thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    January 6, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I didn’t have enough radishes so I added some celery. Thank you!!

    Reply
  3. Melanie says

    November 23, 2021 at 10:29 am

    Do you think it will turn out just as good if I just threw everything into a crockpot?
    Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      November 28, 2021 at 7:38 am

      I don’t see why not! I would just cook on low for 8-9 hours until everything is tender.

      Reply
  4. Holly Sanders says

    January 13, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    5 stars
    2nd night in a row making one of your recipes, and we love this one, too! The coconut aminos added a richer taste, and both my teens asked when we could make it again. Easy to prepare and delicious!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      Amazing! Thanks so much for leaving a review!!

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth says

    October 27, 2024 at 9:21 am

    What can you substitute the coconut aminos with?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 28, 2024 at 12:46 pm

      You can try using soy sauce and a little bit of sugar, since coconut aminos naturally a little sweet.

      Reply

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