Keto Meatloaf Recipe (2024)

Published: Oct 24, 2023 · By: Joe Duff

This keto meatloaf is SO comforting, satisfying, and delicious! It's easy to make, only has 1 NET CARB a slice, and doesn't taste low carb at all. Honestly, it's THE BEST meatloaf recipe for the keto diet. Oh, and you can even wrap it in bacon to take it to a whole different level of deliciousness.

The Best Keto Meatloaf Recipe

What makes this keto meatloaf recipe the BEST, you ask?

Easy. It’s the mix of juicy ground beef, flavorful spices, and extra cheesy cheddar and grated parmesan!

This low carb recipe makes a meatloaf so tender, juicy, and flavorful that you’ll wish you could go back in time and feed this to your childhood self. Yup, it’s that good.

But don’t take my word for it, I highly recommend trying this recipe for yourself and seeing what makes this the absolute BEST.

This recipe takes a little more time - it takes about an hour - but the result is so worth it.

Plus, you can make this during the weekend and have 10 savory slices of deliciously juicy and flavorful keto meatloaf ready for a whole week of low carb meals.

And if you want the perfect side to go with this low carb meatloaf, I highly suggest making these keto cheddar bay biscuits! Oh, and if you're looking for some healthy wine to pair with this meatloaf recipe, check out this low calorie wine list.

Ingredients

• Macadamia Nut Oil
• Onion
• Celery
• Garlic Cloves
• Oregano
• Chili Powder
• Italian Seasoning
• Ground Beef- I used 80/20, but any split works.
• Shredded Cheddar
• Almond Flour- this holds everything together in place of breadcrumbs.
• Grated Parmesan
• Eggs
• Liquid Aminos- or Soy Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce
• Salt & Pepper
• Ketchup- a keto friendly one, of course.
• Bacon- optional for wrapping the meat.

How To Make Keto Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray, then set it aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add and heat the Macadamia Nut Oil. Now, add the onion & celery and cook until soft and translucent.
3. Next, add the garlic, oregano, and chili powder, and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant.
   Once fragrant, let the mixture cool. Now, when the mixture cools, use a large bowl to add and combine all of the ingredients - except for the ketchup.
4. Shape the meat mixture into the size of a large loaf, and add it to the pan. *If using bacon, wrap it in bacon before adding the meatloaf to the pan. Cook for 40 minutes, remove, and cover with ketchup (if using)
5. Return to oven and cook for another 15-20 minutes (once the internal temp gets to 165°F). Let it rest 10-15 minutes before cutting into it. Garnish with fresh oregano or more Italian seasoning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Add Bacon?

You can take this recipe to another level and make a bacon wrapped keto meatloaf. Cause who doesn't love bacon?! Besides vegans...lol. Anyways, the bacon adds a ton of flavor and a fantastic crispy texture to the outside of the meatloaf. So to add it, just wrap 6-8 slices of bacon around the ketchup covered meatloaf before baking.

Can I Make This Recipe In The Air Fryer?

Yes! For an air fryer version of this recipe, shape the meatloaf on a tray, then set the air fryer to 380°F. Add some foil to the bottom of the air fryer, then bake. Make sure to check the progress of your meatloaf on the 20 and 30-minute marks because the cooking time will be less on the air fryer. If, for some reason, it starts browning too quickly, just cover it with foil. Then at the 30-minute mark, cover it with sugar free ketchup and bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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