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Home » Recipes » Keto Meatloaf with Tomato Glace

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on October 11, 2020
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Keto Meatloaf with Tomato Glace

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Keto Meatloaf

This easy Keto meatloaf is great for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week! The recipe swaps out the bread crumbs for a tasty dish that’s low in carbs.

Keto Meatloaf with tomato topping and fresh thyme garnish on a white cutting board

Meatloaf is a staple under the “quick and easy dinner” category. It’s a great way to feed a crowd or meal-prep for the week!

Traditional meatloaf uses breadcrumbs to hold the loaf together, which adds a lot of unnecessary carbs. So to make this Keto meatloaf, we’ll simply swap out the bread crumbs for low-carb ingredients.

The next time you’re looking for a classic comfort food that you can feel good about eating, definitely give this tasty low carb meatloaf a try.

How to make Keto meatloaf

This recipe is incredibly simple to make. All you have to do is mix the ingredients and bake!

Ingredients in separate ramekins on a wooden cutting board, as seen from above

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan well.

Step 2: In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, add the sautéed onion and garlic along with the ground beef, liquid smoke, flax seed meal, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

You can leave out the liquid smoke if you don’t have any, but it does add a great smoky flavor.

Ingredients unmixed in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon

Step 4: Mix the ingredients well, but be careful not to over-mix so the meatloaf will still have some texture. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add up to 2 tablespoons of almond flour as needed.

Ingredients mixed in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon, as seen from above

Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan.

Raw meatloaf ingredients pressed into a baking dish, as seen from above

Step 6: Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.

Ingredients for tomato glaze in separate ramekins

Step 7: In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the glaze and mix until smooth.

Tomato glaze mixed in a small ramekin with a wooden spoon

Step 8: Spread the tomato glaze over the meatloaf.

Tomato topping added to the meatloaf

Step 9: Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes until completely cooked through.

Step 10: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to stand for 15 minutes.

Once it’s ready, garnish with fresh thyme, cut into 14 servings, and enjoy!

Finished meatloaf on a white serving tray garnished with fresh thyme, as seen from above

What to serve with low carb meatloaf

Looking for a few great sides to serve with your low carb meatloaf? Good news: there are so many options to choose from!

For a hearty serving of vegetables, just whip up this Keto broccoli casserole. It’s packed with healthy greens and rich, cheesy goodness.

Want to go the traditional meat-and-potatoes route? Roasted cauliflower mash is a great way to satisfy your craving for mashed potatoes, but without the unwanted carbs.

You could also make a batch of low carb cornbread for a truly hearty and satisfying dinner. The cornbread will stay fresh for up to 5 days, so it makes a great snack or side throughout the week!

Meatloaf with one slice cut

Storage

Traditional meatloaf has always been a great way to guarantee delicious leftovers, and this Keto version is no different. It’s one of my favorite ways to meal prep!

Any extra slices of meatloaf should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Close-up of meatloaf, garnished with fresh thyme

Other Keto dinner recipes

Looking for more low carb dinner inspiration? There are so many delicious meals to help you stay in ketosis! Here are a few of my favorites that I know you’ll love:

  • Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
  • Keto Pizza Casserole
  • Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter

You can also check out this Ketogenic Meal Plan for even more keto inspiration!

When you’ve made this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Keto Meatloaf

Easy Keto meatloaf is a delicious dish that’s great for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week! This recipe swaps out the bread crumbs for a tasty dish that’s low in carbs.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Cooling Time:10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:14
Keto meatloaf garnished with thyme
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ cup flax seed meal
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour (as needed)
  • Fresh thyme (for garnish)

Glaze

  • ¾ cup low-carb ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Stevia (or other sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan well.
  • In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the sautéed onion and garlic along with the ground beef, liquid smoke, flax seed meal, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix the ingredients well, but be careful not to over-mix so the meatloaf will still have some texture. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add up to 2 tablespoons of almond flour as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the glaze and mix until smooth.
  • Spread the tomato glaze over the meatloaf.
  • Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes until completely cooked through.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to stand for 15 minutes.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 14 servings of meatloaf. If you cut the loaf into 14 slices, each slice will be 1 serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
You can leave out the liquid smoke if you don’t have any. The meatloaf will still taste great!

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Keto Meatloaf
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 171 Calories from Fat 86
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.6g15%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 66.9mg22%
Sodium 479.3mg20%
Potassium 184.2mg5%
Carbohydrates 5.7g2%
Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugar 2.3g3%
Protein 15.7g31%
Net carbs 3.3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto, Keto meatloaf, Low-carb Banana Bread, meatloaf
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Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarIvan says

    October 16, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Looks yummy. I bet it would taste great on a few pieces of white toast.

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