Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast

Beef chuck roast is seared until browned, then braised in a 325°F oven with garlic, beef broth and tamari for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until a fork twists easily. The braising liquid is thickened with cornstarch into a glossy, savory sauce for slicing or pulling.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Total: 195 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium dinner recipe yields 4 servings in about 3h 15m (15 min prep, 180 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including beef chuck roast, olive oil, garlic — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more dinner recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast: When preparing this dinner recipe, beef broth and tamari are the two packaged risks in this pot roast, so buy both labeled gluten-free. Thicken the gravy with cornstarch or arrowroot only, and carve on a board free of bread crumbs.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using gluten-free broths and tamari. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups GF beef broth Shop
2 tbsp GF tamari or coconut aminos Shop
2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch Shop
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1 Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then generously season it on all sides with salt and black pepper. Ensure the seasoning adheres well to create a flavorful crust during searing.
2 Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully place the seasoned beef chuck roast into the hot oil.
3 Sear the beef chuck roast for about 3-4 minutes per side, until a deep golden-brown crust forms. This step is crucial for developing rich flavor and texture. Remove the seared roast from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
4 Heat the oven to 325F (165C). Add the garlic to the pot and cook 30 seconds. Pour in the broth and tamari and scrape up the browned bits. Return the roast to the pot, cover with a tight lid, and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until a fork twists easily in the meat.
5 Move the roast to a board and tent with foil. Stir the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Bring the liquid to a simmer on the stove, whisk in the slurry, and let it bubble for 1 minute, stirring gently, until thick and glossy. Slice or pull the beef and serve with the sauce.

Tips & Notes

Leave the roast alone while it sears. It sticks at first and releases from the pot once the crust has formed, after about 3 to 4 minutes a side.
Before you thicken the sauce, tilt the pot and spoon off the fat that rises to the top of the braising liquid. Then slice the rested roast against the grain, or pull it apart with two forks.
Pat beef dry with paper towels before browning — surface moisture causes steaming instead of searing.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast take?

Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast takes about 3 hours 15 minutes: 15 minutes to prep and 180 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast?

Check beef chuck roast, olive oil, garlic, minced before they go into Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast. Beef broth and tamari are the two packaged risks in this pot roast, so buy both labeled gluten-free. Thicken the gravy with cornstarch or arrowroot only, and carve on a board free of bread crumbs.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast use?

Gluten-Free Classic Pot Roast relies on gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos, cornstarch or arrowroot. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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