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    Low carb keto meatloaf recipe

    Published: Feb 17, 2020 · Updated: May 5, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This gluten-free low carb keto meatloaf recipe has everything that you’re looking for in a traditional meatloaf – and even more. Lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and a little bit of Mediterranean vibes in the form of chopped olives will bring a bouquet of new flavors to your table.

    Sliced keto meatloaf on a white parchment paper covered with spicy tomato glaze and garnished with chopped cilantro.
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    • Step by step directions
    • How do you know when meatloaf is done
    • Carbs in keto meatloaf
    • Substitute for breadcrumbs in meatloaf
    • Is ketchup keto
    • More keto recipes
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    Step by step directions

    Even though this gluten-free easy low carb keto meatloaf recipe is missing breadcrumbs, the process of making it stays the same! All you need is to dice your onions, garlic, and GREEN OLIVES (I don’t know about you, but I love green olives). I think that green olives complement this recipe a lot, but if you don’t like them, go ahead and skip them all together!

    Using your hand, combine the meat, onions, green olives, garlic, almond flour, and egg together. Don’t forget to season well with salt and ground black pepper!

    Then, place the meat mixture into a baking dish or on a baking tray and, using your hands, form a meatloaf (or add the meat to a loaf pan and spread into a flat even layer). Place it into the oven and bake uncovered for 45 mins.

    Step by step 4 images collage instruction on how to make low carb keto meatloaf recipe.

    Meanwhile, let's prepare the glaze by mixing together out sugar-free ketchup, coconut aminos, chipotle paste, and salt to taste in a small bowl.

    When the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and cover it with an even layer of the glazing mixture. Return back to the oven and bake for an additional 15 mins.

    Let out low-carb meatloaf sit on a counter for 10-15 minutes before slicing it into 8 pieces and serving garnished with some freshly chopped cilantro.

    How do you know when meatloaf is done

    The only way to know for sure if your keto meatloaf is done is to check its internal temperature, which should be 70C (160F) by the end of cooking. Otherwise, you can always prick the meatloaf in the center to make sure the juices are clear. Another thing that you can do is wait at least 10-15 minutes to cut into it. This timing is very important for the meat to finish cooking and re-absorb all the delicious juices (yes, it keeps cooking for some time even if it’s not in the oven anymore).

    Carbs in keto meatloaf

    If you cut this meatloaf into 8 even slices, each one will be 214kcal and have only 2g net carbs. I consider that one serving includes two slices, which makes it 4g net carbs per portion. That’s 3.5 times less net carb content compared to a traditional meatloaf with breadcrumbs and sugary ketchup, if you wondered!

    Substitute for breadcrumbs in meatloaf

    When you hear “meatloaf”, two things pop up in your head: ground beef and breadcrumbs like Panco. But I assure you, you don’t need those carb-loaded breadcrumbs to hold your meatloaf together; other ingredients can do it perfectly, like egg and almond flour. But, if you have nut allergies, you can substitute almond flour with some finely-grated cheese and you’ll be golden!

    However, I wouldn’t recommend using psyllium husk as a combining element in this recipe. I’ve tried it for you, guys! The taste was good, but the texture was completely off with some jelly-like pieces here and there.

    Is ketchup keto

    After reading this post, you might ask if ketchup is keto, and I understand where this confusion is coming from. Most kinds of ketchup and other sauces out there have sugar in them, which makes me sad. But luckily, some brands keep it simple with just a few ingredients and without putting white processed sugar in every single product. I know it’s hard to find sugar-free ketchup, but once you’ve found it – you’ve found it! Otherwise, use strained tomatoes instead. They’re the closest version to traditional ketchup and the texture is always nice and creamy.

    Close up picture of sliced meatloaf with onions garlic and green olives covered with tomato glaze and garnished with chopped cilantro.

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    Recipe

    Close up picture of sliced low carb meatloaf garnished with chopped cilantro.

    Low carb keto meatloaf recipe

    This low-carb keto meatloaf recipe has everything that you’re looking for in a traditional meatloaf - and even more. Lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and a little bit of Mediterranean vibes in the form of chopped olives will bring a bouquet of new flavors to your table.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten-free meatloaf, Healthy beef recipes, Meatloaf recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 214kcal

    Ingredients

    For meatloaf:

    • 1.5 lb (650g) lean ground beef
    • ½ medium onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ⅓ cup (50g) pitted green olives, diced
    • 2 tablespoon almond flour
    • 1 large egg
    • Salt
    • Black ground pepper

    For glazing:

    • ⅓ cup (80g) ketchup, unsweetened
    • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 2 teaspoon chipotle paste
    • Salt

    Other:

    • Cilantro for garnishing, chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 175C (350F).
    • In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, coconut aminos, chipotle paste, and salt to taste and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, onions, garlic, olives, egg, almond flour, and salt and ground black pepper to taste. Using your hands, mix until everything is evenly distributed.
    • Place the meat mixture onto a baking dish or baking tray and, using your hands, form a meatloaf (or add the meat to a loaf pan and spread into a flat, even layer). Place it into the oven and bake uncovered for 45 mins.
    • When done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and cover it with an even layer of the glazing mixture. Return back to the oven and bake for additional 15 mins.
    • Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 mins before slicing it.
    • Serve warm garnished with chopped cilantro.

    Notes

    NET CARBS: 2g
    Nutrition Facts
    Low carb keto meatloaf recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 214 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Potassium 282mg8%
    Carbohydrates 2.8g1%
    Fiber 0.5g2%
    Sugar 1.6g2%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 107IU2%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 21mg2%
    Iron 2.5mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    Comments

    1. Martin says

      February 21, 2020 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      Great! Will make this one again 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 21, 2020 at 8:18 am

        Amazing! Thank you, Martin!

        Reply
    2. Phyllis Caciola says

      February 24, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      There is a product that can be used instead of bread crumbs. It is Bacon's Heir: Pork Rind bread crumbs. I just got mine for replacing bread crumbs in meatloaf and meatballs. And to use for breading.
      I haven't tried it yet.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 26, 2020 at 10:00 pm

        Thank you for sharing this information, Phyllis!

        Reply

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