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This easy Gluten Free Roast with Gravy is the ultimate comfort food dinner. A tender ribeye roast cooks slowly in the Crockpot with red potatoes, baby carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and simple seasonings before everything is finished with a rich homemade gluten free gravy.

The entire meal cooks together in the slow cooker, making it perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner, holiday meal, or busy day when you want something hearty waiting for you at dinnertime. Serve it straight from the Crockpot or add a side of gluten free bread to soak up every last drop of gravy!

Why You’ll Love This Gluten Free Roast

There is something so comforting about a tender roast with potatoes, carrots, and homemade gravy. It is the kind of meal that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, even though the Crockpot does most of the work.

You’ll love this recipe because it is:

• Naturally hearty and satisfying
• Made with simple ingredients
• Completely gluten free
• An entire meal in one Crockpot
• Perfect for Sunday dinner or special occasions
• Finished with an easy homemade gravy
• Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables

Browning the roast before placing it in the Crockpot only takes a few extra minutes, but it adds wonderful flavor and gives the outside of the meat a beautiful color.

Is Roast with Gravy Gluten Free?

Traditional roast recipes are not always gluten free. The roast and vegetables are naturally gluten free, but gravy is commonly thickened with wheat flour. Some seasoning blends, broths, and packaged gravy mixes may also contain gluten.

This recipe uses gluten free flour to make the roux and thicken the cooking liquid into gravy. I love using Kentucky Kernel Gluten Free Seasoned Flour because it adds flavor while thickening the gravy. Always check the package before using any flour, broth, or seasoning to make sure it is labeled gluten free.

Ingredients for Gluten Free Roast with Gravy

Ribeye roast

A 4 to 5-pound ribeye roast creates a tender, flavorful main dish. Browning it before slow cooking helps develop a deeper, more savory flavor.

Vegetables

Baby carrots, celery, yellow onion, and small red potatoes cook alongside the roast. Cutting the celery and onion into large chunks helps keep them from breaking down too much during the long cooking time.

Water or beef broth

You can use two cups of water for a lighter flavor or substitute gluten free beef broth for a richer, beefier taste. If using broth, check the label carefully because not every brand is gluten free.

Gluten free flour

The flour is used in two stages. Three tablespoons are combined with melted butter to make a roux, and the remaining two tablespoons are stirred directly into the Crockpot to help finish thickening the gravy.

Butter

Salted butter adds richness to the gravy. I like to use grass-fed salted butter, but you can use your favorite brand.

Seasonings

Garlic, sea salt, and coarse ground black pepper keep the seasonings simple while complementing the flavor of the beef and vegetables.

Why Should You Brown a Roast First?

Technically, you can place a roast directly into the slow cooker, but browning it first makes a noticeable difference in the finished dish.

Searing the meat in a hot skillet or on a griddle creates a flavorful exterior and gives the cooking liquid a richer taste. Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the roast, and allow each side to brown before turning it.

You are not trying to cook the roast completely during this step. You only need to brown the outside.

How to Make Gluten Free Gravy

Making homemade gluten free gravy is easier than it sounds. This recipe uses a simple roux made with butter and gluten free flour.

Melt two tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Add three tablespoons of gluten free flour and stir until the butter and flour are completely combined. Continue stirring briefly to remove the raw flour taste, but do not let the roux burn.

Add the prepared roux to the Crockpot along with the remaining two tablespoons of gluten free flour. Stir the liquid carefully, trying not to break apart the vegetables. Continue cooking on low for 30 minutes, allowing the broth to thicken into gravy.

The gravy will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

Can I Serve the Roast Without Gravy?

Absolutely! If you prefer a thinner broth, omit the butter and all five tablespoons of flour. The roast and vegetables will still have plenty of flavor from cooking together with the garlic, salt, pepper, and beef juices.

You can spoon the broth over the meat and vegetables when serving. Using beef broth instead of water will give the cooking liquid an even richer flavor.

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Roast

• Cut the celery and onion into large pieces so they hold up during cooking.
• Choose small red potatoes that are similar in size to help them cook evenly.
• If your potatoes are larger, cut them in half.
• Brown every side of the roast, including the ends, for the best flavor.
• Use beef broth instead of water if you prefer a stronger beef flavor.
• Taste the gravy before serving and add more salt and pepper as needed.
• Make sure your gluten free flour and broth are certified or clearly labeled gluten free.
• Stir carefully after adding the roux so you do not mash the tender potatoes and carrots.
• Allow the roast to rest for several minutes before slicing or shredding.

What to Serve with Gluten Free Roast

This Crockpot roast already includes meat, potatoes, and vegetables, so it can easily be served as a complete meal. If you would like to add a side, try serving it with:

• Gluten free dinner rolls
• Gluten free cornbread – King Arthur Gluten Free cornbread is my favorite
• Gluten free Mac and Cheese
• Gluten free bread for soaking up the gravy

How to Store Leftover Roast and Gravy

Allow the leftovers to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. Store the roast, vegetables, and gravy in the refrigerator for up to three or four days.

Keeping the meat covered with gravy helps prevent it from drying out.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or place the leftovers in a covered saucepan over low heat. You may need to add a small amount of water or gluten free beef broth if the gravy becomes too thick in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze Gluten Free Roast?

The cooked beef and gravy can be frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container. Keep in mind that cooked potatoes may become softer or slightly grainy after freezing and reheating.

For the best texture, freeze the beef with plenty of gravy and enjoy it within two to three months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Crockpot Gluten Free Roast with Gravy Recipe

Tender ribeye roast, red potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion are slow cooked together and finished with a rich, homemade gluten free gravy.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot roast, gluten free gravy, gluten free roast, roast with potatoes and carrots, slow cooker roast
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 7 hours
Total time: 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

• 4–5 pounds chuck roast
• 3 celery stalks, cut into large chunks
• ½ bag washed baby carrots
• ½ yellow onion, cut into large chunks
• 1-pound bag small red potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons grass-fed salted butter
• 3 tablespoons gluten free flour, for the roux
• 2 tablespoons gluten free flour, for thickening
• 1½ teaspoons sea salt
• ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• Avocado oil spray

Instructions

1. Spray a griddle or large skillet with avocado oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ribeye roast and brown it on every side. This step adds color and flavor but does not need to cook the roast completely.
3. Place the red potatoes, baby carrots, onion, and celery in the bottom of a large Crockpot.
4. Place the browned roast on top of the vegetables.
5. Pour two cups of water over the roast and vegetables.
6. Add the minced garlic, sea salt, and coarse ground black pepper.
7. Cover the Crockpot and cook on high for approximately 6½ hours, or until the roast and vegetables are tender and the beef reaches a safe internal temperature.
8. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
9. Add three tablespoons of gluten free flour to the melted butter. Whisk or stir until the butter and flour are completely combined and form a smooth roux.
10. Add the roux to the Crockpot. Sprinkle in the remaining two tablespoons of gluten free flour and carefully stir the cooking liquid until combined.
11. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
12. Taste the gravy and add additional salt or pepper if needed.
13. Slice or shred the roast and serve it with the tender vegetables and gluten free gravy.

Recipe Notes

• Kentucky Kernel Gluten Free Seasoned Flour is my favorite flour for this recipe. Always verify that the package is labeled gluten free, as the brand also makes wheat-based products.
• If you do not want to thicken the gravy, omit the butter and all five tablespoons of flour. Serve the roast and vegetables with the flavorful broth instead.
• Substitute two cups of gluten free beef broth for the water to give the roast and vegetables a richer beef flavor.
• Add more salt and pepper to taste as needed.
• Cooking times can vary depending on the size and shape of the roast and the model of your slow cooker.
• For food safety, whole beef roasts should reach at least 145°F internally and rest for at least three minutes, although a slow-cooked roast will typically reach a higher temperature before becoming fall-apart tender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes. Chuck roast is an excellent alternative because it becomes very tender during slow cooking. Rump roast or bottom round roast may also be used, although leaner cuts may not be quite as rich or tender.

Do I need to peel the red potatoes?

No. Small red potatoes have thin skins, so they only need to be washed before being added to the Crockpot.

Can I cook the roast on low instead?

Yes, but it will require a longer cooking time. Slow cooker temperatures vary, so cook it until the meat and vegetables are tender and the roast has reached a safe internal temperature. Prepare and add the gravy near the end of cooking.

Why is my gluten free gravy lumpy?

Whisk the flour thoroughly into the melted butter before adding the roux to the Crockpot. Once it is added, stir the cooking liquid carefully but thoroughly. If needed, remove some of the liquid, whisk it separately until smooth, and return it to the Crockpot.

Can I make this dairy free?

You can replace the butter with a dairy free buttery spread or another fat that works well in a roux. Check every ingredient label to ensure the substitutions meet your dietary needs.

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