Naturally low carb and dairy free, this Keto Latin American Pot Roast is a mash up of some of our favorite Latin American flavors. A super easy keto pot roast recipe that is Squeaky Clean Keto, Paleo & Whole 30 friendly!
I used a chuck roast for my keto Latin American pot roast, which is inspired by Cuban Ropa Vieja – but also pulls in some flavors that are more commonly used in Mexican cooking.
Made in the crock pot or Instant Pot, this keto Latin American pot roast is incredibly easy to put together, and reheats very well all week long.
Which means your keto meal planning situation just got a whole lot easier!
Meltingly tender and oh so flavorful, I’ll be making this keto Latin American pot roast recipe again and again – and I have a feeling you will too once you try it!
If you’re more into the classics, definitely try my popular Easy Paleo Pot Roast recipe!
You can serve this keto Latin American Pot Roast in lettuce or cabbage leaves like a taco, or in a bowl like chili.
No matter how you eat it, it’s going to taste great! Serve with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, chopped red onion or scallions, pickled jalapenos, etc.
Hope you guys like this one – I look forward to getting your feedback in the comments!
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Keto Latin American Pot Roast Recipe – Whole 30
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
A keto Latin American Pot Roast recipe in the style of Ropa Vieja. Made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, it’s low carb dairy free, Paleo, and even Whole 30 compliant!
Ingredients
- 2.5 – 3 lb boneless chuck roast
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup canned chopped green chilis
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup red and yellow peppers cut into strips
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water (for Instant Pot only)
Instructions
To make in the Instant Pot:
- Generously season the roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear in the Instant Pot using the saute function, until browned on all sides.
- Add the salsa verde, chilis, and tomatoes, onion flakes, garlic, peppers, salt, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water and stir.
- Seal the Instant Pot and set to Manual / High Pressure / 45 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, release the pressure using the quick release.
- When all of the team and pressure has released, remove the cover.
- Shred the meat with two forks, removing any connective tissue.
- Serve with your choice of toppings – cilantro, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese and sour cream (if not on Whole 30) etc.
To make in the crock pot:
- Generously season the roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear in a hot pan until browned on all sides.
- Place the meat in the bottom of a 5qt crock pot (slow cooker).
- Add the salsa verde, chilis, and tomatoes to the pan you seared the meat in.
- Deglaze and bring to a boil.
- Pour over the meat in the crock pot.
- Add the onion flakes, garlic, peppers, salt, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar and stir.
- Cook for 4hrs on high, or 6hrs on low (or until the meat is tender).
- Shred the meat with two forks, removing any connective tissue.
- Serve with your choice of toppings – cilantro, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese and sour cream (if not on Whole 30) etc.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours + 5 minutes
- Category: Keto Main Dishes
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 271
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 20g
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archk says
Wondering if I can make this with Turkey breast tenderloin…as I don’t eat beef?
Thanks :-)
Mellissa Sevigny says
Theoretically yes, but it may be a little dryer and less luscious, which you could combat by adding a tablespoon of olive oil.
Meredith Caskey says
Boyfriend is a PIT MASTER! So, putting together a protein dish for him can be a bit daunting. He LOVED this meal. Made this and the grocer was out of chuck roast, so I utilized a shoulder roast and it was STILL amazing, even with the leaner meat.
I made this in a dutch oven with the cover on, liquids at a rolling simmer for about 5 hours. Prior to shredding, I removed the meat, and blended the juices with an immersion blender, then let the liquid simmer more while scraping to reduce. Made a perfect gravy. Family tip when the family is not on keto: boyfriend put his on an Onion Roll for “sloppy joes”.
Lori says
I thoroughly enjoy this recipe. I eat in a bowl, like chili, with cilantro, cheese, sour cream, avacado. Or put all of that in a lettuce wrap, or serve over riced cauliflower with cilantro, or with eggs. What a versatile recipe.
I am so glad I found this site. I use a lot of your recipes, many as written, some with modifications. Thank you. Lori
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Lori!!
Jennifer says
This was a hit at my house. The kids had this in tortillas while I had it over cauliflower rice. Kids liked it so much they asked for the leftovers for dinner the next night…that never happens here. That’s high praise! This one will be on regular rotation around here.
N. Faith says
This recipe is the ‘bomb’. I have made it so many times I now I have lost count. We use it for so many different meals. One favorite is with a baked egg dish… or with eggs in a wrap.. add avocado, sour cream and cheese.
Thank you for this great recipe.
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you’re able to customize and enjoy this recipe over and over! Thanks for taking the time to write a review!
Kathy says
I made this in a crockpot. At first I didn’t care for the smell of the coriander and cumin cooking. Towards the end of cooking it was smelling delicious! It shredded up easily and was enjoyed tremendously! Highly recommend! Great for leftovers.
Susan Huth says
If cooking in IP, would you add liquid with the diced tomatoes? I’ll be using canned tomatoes.
Leighellen Landskov says
STOP THE PRESSES! HOLD THE PHONE!!
This is legit like the BEST recipe EVER!!! Oh my gosh – my house smells AH-mazing. I have 3 boys and they ALL devoured this. They ate there’s like tacos in shells with cheese. I ate mine like a salad over romaine with guac and sour cream. I can’t get over how complex the flavors are in this, but it was the EASIEST recipe EVER!! I made ours in a crockpot and literally just dumped everything in, turned it on, and walked away for four hours. I made it with a 5 lb pork butt. It was SO tender and SO flavorful. I feel a touch guilty with how easy it was to make!!
I don’t think we’ll EVER go back to regular ground beef tacos with that nasty packet ever again. This does NOT taste like diet food!!!
Thank you!
Joni L. says
A must-have! We found this recipe while doing SCKC 2019 and since then we have it at least 1-2 times a month.
Ashley G. says
Absolutely delicious! I’ve added this to our dinner rotation and it’s definitely a favorite around here. Thank you for such an easy recipe for this Keto sahm!