Easy, Keto Low-Carb Meatloaf with Glaze is the best healthy, quick recipe for classic meatloaf without the breadcrumbs. This dish is gluten-free, grain-free, perfectly seasoned with Italian Seasoning, and uses almond flour as a binder. If you want to save calories you can use ground turkey. Your keto dinner ideas should definitely include this meal!
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Meatloaf is one of those dinner recipes I feel most of us were fed often as kids. As an adult, I don’t make it often enough! It’s perfect for dinner, reheats well for leftovers and meal prep, and is downright delicious!
Meatloaf is definitely perfect for the keto diet and lifestyle, it’s paleo friendly, too! The main ingredient in meatloaf is ground beef, which has no carbs and is carb-free. I like to eat organic, grass-fed beef, as it provides a healthier alternative. I get my beef from Thrive Market or Butcher Box. Both have online delivery and amazing pricing.
How to Make Keto Meatloaf
The key to good meatloaf lies in the seasoning and what you use to bind it. It will need to be properly bound to prevent it from falling apart.
- Sautee onions and garlic with butter in a skillet.
- Add garlic, onions, eggs, almond flour, parsley, Italian Seasoning, paprika, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper to a large bowl with ground beef.
- Break down the beef and combine the ingredients.
- Add the beef to a loaf pan and bake.
- Cool before serving.
How to Bulk it Up and Replace Breadcrumbs
My favorite method is to use almond flour. You can use something like pork rinds as well. Coconut flour may be used too, but almond flour yields much better results.
How Much Almond Flour to Use
I like to use 1/2 cup of blanched almond flour. Make sure the almond flour is fine and blanched.
How Long to Cook and Bake
You should cook the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. In total, meatloaf will need about an hour to bake.
What to Eat and Pair With it
Cauliflower Mash
Balsamic Green Beans
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Broccoli
Recipe Tips
- Ground turkey can be used in this recipe if desired. The cook time will remain the same.
- Lean ground beef can be used in this recipe if desired. If you use lean ground beef there will be a lot less fat to drain from the meatloaf.
- You can save time by making meatloaf muffins or 4 smaller loaves that will only require 30-40 minutes to bake.
- Add a little heat by adding a little hot sauce or Sriracha!
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
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Easy, Keto Low-Carb Meatloaf with Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds ground beef I use grass fed
- 1/2 cup almond flour, blanched I use Nature’s Eats
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika I like to use Smoked Paprika.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meatloaf Glaze
- 3/4 cup unsweetened ketchup I use Primal Kitchen
- 2 tablespoons brown sweetener Use Discount Code: STAYSNATCHED for savings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter, onions, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions become soft and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the ground beef to a large bowl with all of the ingredients including the cooked onions and garlic. (excluding the glaze ingredients).
- Use a silicone spatula to break down the meat and combine the ingredients. You can also use your hands. Ensure the meat is coated in all of the seasonings and ingredients, but don’t overwork the meat. If you overwork the meat the meatloaf is more likely to fall apart after baking.
- Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Add the meat mixture to the pan. Shape the meat in the pan, pay close attention to the edges, and smooth with a silicone spatula or spoon.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes combine all of the ingredients for the glaze in a medium bowl. Stir well to combine.
- After 40 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven. You can choose to drain any excess fat. I drained about half of the fat and left half of it to soak in the meat for flavor. Spread the glaze over the top. The mixture will create a thick layer on top.
- Return the loaf pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to test the inside of the loaf and ensure it has reached an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. Examine the edges of the meatloaf to ensure the edges are fully cooked.
- Allow the meatloaf to cool and rest for at least 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. I allow mine to rest for about 20 minutes. The meat will need to rest before you slice into it.
- Use a serrated bread knife to slice the meatloaf, this will prevent it from falling apart as you slice it.
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Notes
- Ground turkey can be used in this recipe if desired. The cook time will remain the same.
- Lean ground beef can be used in this recipe, if desired. If you use lean ground beef there will be a lot less fat to drain from the meatloaf.
- Almond flour is a different texture than breadcrumbs, which are used in standard meatloaf recipes. You likely will notice a difference in texture. Be sure to use blanched almond flour.
Morris Sparr
Monday 21st of August 2023
I’ve made this twice and both times it doesn’t cook all the way though. 😥
staysnatched
Monday 21st of August 2023
It sounds like you need to cook it longer.
Tom
Tuesday 15th of March 2022
I can't find how much meat to use with this recipe. Am I just missing it? 1lb.? 2lb?
staysnatched
Tuesday 15th of March 2022
2 pounds is listed in the ingredients list.
Christina
Thursday 19th of August 2021
Made this last night and it was delicious!! I’ve been bouncing around other sites trying to find a meatloaf recipe to stick with and this is the one! The glaze was sooo good too! Can’t wait to make this again.
staysnatched
Tuesday 24th of August 2021
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sabrina Boucher
Tuesday 15th of December 2020
This is such a great weeeknight dinner. I always loved meatloaf growing up and love that I found a recipe for an healthier alternative.
staysnatched
Tuesday 15th of December 2020
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Mona
Tuesday 13th of October 2020
This was so good! I was out of almond flour so I used ground pork rinds in its place and it still turned out fine. I paired this with your mashed cauli. Perfect pairing!
staysnatched
Friday 16th of October 2020
I'm glad you enjoyed the meatloaf!