Keto Meatloaf

Comfort food gets a low carb makeover with this Keto Meatloaf recipe! Each tasty slice contains only 2g net carbs.

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Meatloaf isn’t the highest-carb recipe out there, but a few simple tweaks can make it even lower in carbs. Plus, Thanks to ketchup without added sugar, this meatloaf recipe even allows for the classic ketchup glaze!

Why You’ll Love This Keto Meatloaf

• It’s packed with flavor: We’re using a mix of meats, herbs, and a mouth-watering sugar-free ketchup glaze for a burst of flavor.
• It swaps out high-carb ingredients for low-carb substitutes: We’re using crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs and a ketchup with no added sugar.
• It’s easy to make: Just mix the ingredients, shape, bake, and enjoy!

Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredient quantities for this homemade meatloaf are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Non-stick cooking spray
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Ground beef (I use 80/20)
• Yellow onion
• Large eggs
• Pork rinds
• Garlic powder
• Sugar-free ketchup – if you have a Kroger near you, I recommend this Kroger No Sugar Added Ketchup
• Dried thyme
• Worcestershire sauce 
• Salt and pepper

Tools Needed for This Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe

Here are a few of the tools I use or recommend to make this recipe!

• Large mixing bowl – this set comes with lids!
• You’ll need a pan like this to keep the juices from leaking into your oven
• A meat thermometer like this one will make sure your meatloaf is safe to eat

How to Make Carb Friendly Meatloaf {Quick Overview}

This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb meatloaf. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

Preheat oven to the temperature on the recipe card (located at the end of the post), then combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

🧾 INGREDIENT NOTE: This recipe uses finely ground pork rinds as a breadcrumbs substitute. If you’re okay with the ingredients and any carbs it may add, you’re welcome to use storebought or homemade keto bread ground into breadcrumbs for an even more authentic taste and texture!

Into a rimmed baking pan lined with parchment paper, place your 8″ x 4″ shaped meatloaf.

Bake!

Remove meatloaf from oven, brush on topping, and return to the oven to finish baking.

Tips and Tricks for Making Keto Meatloaf

Making a meatloaf might seem straightforward, but here are a few pointers to ensure it turns out perfect every time:

• Make sure your meatloaf is of even thickness: When shaping your meatloaf, make the thickness as consistent as possible to ensure it is baked evenly throughout.
• Don’t skip the eggs: They provide much-needed moisture to the meatloaf.
• Use a meat thermometer: This ensures your meatloaf is fully cooked and safe to eat, without drying it out.
• Let it rest: Give your meatloaf a breather after it comes out of the oven. It helps the juices redistribute, ensuring moist, flavorful slices.

Why is My Meatloaf Pink in Some Spots?

The color isn’t always a reliable indicator of whether or not your meatloaf is fully cooked. Sometimes certain ingredients, like vegetables or cured meats, can react with the meat’s myoglobin (that’s a protein in muscle tissue), causing it to retain a pink color even when it’s well-cooked.

To make sure your meatloaf is safe to eat, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at least 165 F throughout the loaf. That way, you know it’s safe to eat, even if parts of it look a little pink.

More Keto Meatloaf Recipes

• Try this delicious gluten free low carb meatloaf muffins recipe. These are a hit with family and for gatherings!

Nutrition Facts for This Easy Keto Friendly Meatloaf Recipe

Per serving 8X total servings):

• 268 calories
• 20g fat
• 17g protein
• 2g net carbs

More Keto Ground Beef Recipes

• Make our hearty low carb chili recipe with our amazing homemade chili seasoning mix. The entire family will love this recipe!
• If you want to enjoy a delicious easy keto taco then our recipe is the way to do it. Made with our delicious homemade keto taco seasoning and using our keto cheese taco shells. These will get devoured at any party where you serve them!
• Or, if you want a delicious game day football recipe, try our low carb meatballs!
• Make this low carb gluten free cheeseburger casserole for the whole crew for dinner!
• One of our very popular keto recipes with ground beef is this easy to make hamburger casserole. Iis is cheesy and delicious!
• An entire casserole dish loaded with tacos? Our low carb taco casserole is amazing! If you want something a bit lighter, try our keto taco salad for dinner.
• During the cold season our low carb vegetable soup with ground beef is filling and will keep you warm. Or try our regular keto vegetable soup where we have successfully reduced the net carb amount making it easy to enjoy on the keto diet!

What Goes Best With Keto Meatloaf?

• Creamy cauli mash keto is a fabulous recipe that will make you wonder why you ever bothered eating regular mashed potatoes.
• Enjoy this delicious and easy roasted veggies recipe with your keto meatloaf! Easy to make, and we have done the heavy lifting by not only putting together the best low carb veggies that taste great together, but, also, that bake well together!
• Whip up this easy cauliflower macaroni and cheese that even your kids will love!
• Make this cauliflower casserole, topped with cheese, for the crew when you need something simple to pair with meatloaf.

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Keto Meatloaf

Comfort food gets a low carb makeover with this Keto Meatloaf recipe! Each tasty slice contains only 2g net carbs.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Keyword: gluten free recipes, ground beef recipe, keto meatloaf, low carb meatloaf, sugar free recipes

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 268kcal

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef I used 80/20
• 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
• 2 large eggs whisked
• 1/2 cup finely crushed pork rinds
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

• 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup
• Optional: 1-2 tbsp Brown Swerve

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Do not overmix.
• Onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, add meatloaf mixture and form into an 8” x 4” loaf shape of even thickness.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove meatloaf from oven, brush on topping, return to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until meat thermometer shows that the internal temperature has reached at least 165 F. If it hasn’t, return to the oven for 5-minute increments.
• Optionally broil meatloaf for 1 minute for a crispier outside.

Notes

Ground beef with higher fat content (like 80/20 or 70/30) will leak some fat into the pan. That won’t affect the flavor, but if you would prefer it not to happen (or happen less), use leaner ground beef.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Meatloaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 103mg34%

Sodium 252mg11%

Potassium 272mg8%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.5g1%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 67IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.

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