Perfect Keto Meatloaf

5 from 8 votes

This Perfect Keto Meatloaf is a zesty dinner option that’s moist, flavorful, and just about the perfect healthy comfort food.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto ground beef recipes, keto recipes, low carb recipes

Servings:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, you can also use cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, etc.
½ cup nut flour, I use coconut flour or almond flour
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten to break up the yolks
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 slices bacon

Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium heat.
To the heated oil, add the onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
Add thyme, oregano, chili powder, and paprika; stir and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer the veggies to a large mixing bowl.
To the mixing bowl add the ground beef, shredded cheese, nut flour, parmesan cheese, eggs, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix and stir until everything is well combined. Do not overmix.
Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
Lay the bacon slices on top, and tuck the ends under the loaf.
Cook in the oven for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until beef is cooked through and bacon is crispy. Cover dish with foil IF the bacon is cooking too quickly.
Remove from oven and let it stand 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut and serve.

Meatloaf Mixture: Mix the meatloaf ingredients just until combined, and try not to overmix because that will result in a tough meatloaf.
Tomato: This meatloaf recipe is without tomatoes or tomato sauce because of the sugar content, but if you want a tomato flavor, add in couple teaspoons of tomato paste.
Bacon: If you want to make this without the bacon, that is okay to do, but keep in mind that the bacon does add flavor and extra juiciness. Turkey bacon is also good in this recipe.
Cheese: I love me some cheese in meatloaf. I like to use shredded mozzarella, but you can also use shredded cheddar or pepper jack, or whatever you like.
Slicing Keto Meatloaf: Due to the absence of breadcrumbs, low carb meatloaf tends to fall apart if not handled slowly and carefully. I use a cake server to pick up a slice and transfer it to a dinner plate.