Tis the season for cinnamon on just about everything. Despite the chili, this Cinnamon Chili Keto Roast isn’t spicy, but it does smell and taste like the holidays. You won’t even need potpourri when this roast is in your oven.
Keto Roast with a Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes per pound | Total Time: about 2 hours 25 minutes
Nutritional Facts: 0g Net Carbs| 238 Calories | 12g Fat | 0g Carbs | 30g Protein | 0g Fiber
Ingredients:
- 6 lb. rump roast (1/2 pound per person you want to serve)
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Rub your roast all over, from top to bottom.
- In a medium skillet, add olive oil and heat to medium-high heat.
- When the skillet is hot, sear the roast on all sides to lock in the juices.
- Put in a roasting pan and add to the oven.
- Cook to a medium-rare temperature of 130-140 degrees F, (approximately 20 minutes per pound) then let rest for about 10 minutes. You can also cook it in a slow cooker on Low until it reaches the same temperature.
This keto roast recipe comes from my holiday cookbook Keto All The Way.
Make the most out of your roast! Use the leftovers to make my Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps for lunch this week.
PrintKeto Roast with a Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub

Tis the season for cinnamon on just about everything. Despite the chili, this Cinnamon Chili Keto Roast isn’t spicy, but it does smell and taste like the holidays. You won’t even need potpourri when this roast is in your oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes per pound
- Total Time: about 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Holiday
Ingredients
- 6 lb. rump roast (1/2 pound per person you want to serve)
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Rub your roast all over, from top to bottom.
- In a medium skillet, add olive oil and heat to medium-high heat.
- When the skillet is hot, sear the roast on all sides to lock in the juices.
- Put in a roasting pan and add to the oven.
- Cook to a medium-rare temperature of 130-140 degrees F, (approximately 20 minutes per pound) then let rest for about 10 minutes. You can also cook it in a slow cooker on Low until it reaches the same temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound
- Calories: 238
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: keto roast
3 comments
This looks great! Any advice on how to cook this in a pressure cooker/instant pot?
The cinnamon and chili worked nicely together.
★★★★★
This roast turned out phenomenal! Served it with a salad and cauliflower mash.
★★★★★