Keto Meatloaf
A moist, savory meatloaf bound with almond flour and topped with a sugar-free glaze. Classic comfort-food flavor with none of the breadcrumbs or ketchup sugar.
The Sunday classic, reworked
Meatloaf is peak comfort food, but the usual recipe leans on breadcrumbs and a sugary ketchup glaze. Both are easy to fix. Almond flour keeps the loaf tender, and a quick sugar-free glaze gives you that tangy, caramelized top.
This is a great make-ahead dinner and the leftovers make excellent cold sandwiches wrapped in lettuce. Bake it in a loaf pan or free-form on a sheet for more browned surface.
- Do not overmix or the loaf gets dense
- Let it rest before slicing so it holds together
- Brush the glaze on in the last stretch of baking
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (net carbs →)
- 2 large eggs (net carbs →)
- 1/2 small onion, grated (net carbs →)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup sugar-free ketchup (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon granulated erythritol (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, almond flour, parmesan, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano. Do not overmix.
- 3Shape the mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet.
- 4Whisk together the sugar-free ketchup, Dijon, and erythritol to make the glaze.
- 5Bake the meatloaf for 35 minutes, then brush half the glaze over the top.
- 6Continue baking for 12 to 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, brushing on the remaining glaze in the last 5 minutes.
- 7Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Why almond flour instead of breadcrumbs?
Almond flour absorbs moisture and binds the loaf the way breadcrumbs do, but without the wheat and carbs. It keeps the meatloaf tender rather than crumbly.
Can I make it into muffins?
Yes. Press the mixture into a greased muffin tin and bake for about 25 minutes. Meatloaf muffins cook faster and make portioning easy for meal prep.
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