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.
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!
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.
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.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan.
Step 6: Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
Step 7: In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the glaze and mix until smooth.
Step 8: Spread the tomato glaze over 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!
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!
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.
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!
Keto Meatloaf
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
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.
AnitaG
Very easy, easy, easy. I opted to throw all the ingredients in a bowl and combine (always do this when making meatloaf). I cooked based on how I like meat cooked. Sooo good. The glaze: added the liquid smoke to pull the flavor through to the glaze. Yum! Yum! We are considering doing a diabetic strong recipe challenge and follow all the recipes for the month. These recipes are so good and everyone in the house loves them. Super easy!
Sarah
I followed the instructions but when we took it out of the oven it came out raw and very greasy, so I would saw the almond flour isn’t optional your should probably use it to absorb some of the oil and maybe alter how long it should be cooked
Ivan
Looks yummy. I bet it would taste great on a few pieces of white toast.