Meatloaf is always a good idea, and it doesn’t get much better than this Keto Meatloaf! Cheesy, gooey, and flavor-packed, this is comfort food at its best. The cayenne pepper gives this a nice kick - if you are serving this to small children you may want to either reduce or eliminate it.
You are going to love this Keto Meatloaf. It's cheesy, gooey goodness is home cooking at its best.
I recommend serving this with a side of Low Carb Cauliflower Mash. The duo is just perfect when you are craving meat and potatoes.
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Beef: You could use ground beef or ground turkey if you prefer.
- Onion: I like a yellow or white onion in meatloaf, but you could use red onion if you prefer.
- Parmesan Cheese: Grating your own provides the most flavor and also helps to avoid the additives that come in pre-grated cheese.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Provolone or montery jack would also work well in this recipe.
Sauce
- Tomato Sauce: Keep this low-carb by avoiding brands that contain added sugar. Make sure you check the label!
- Liquid Smoke: You can omit if you don't have it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Regular Ketchup in Place of the Topping?
That depends on your diet goals! If you are on Keto or a very strict low-carb diet, you are going to find that most traditional ketchups have far too much sugar in them to work for you.
Will My Meatloaf Fall Apart without Breadcrumbs?
Although it will not hold together quite as well as it would with breadcrumbs, the eggs do a nice job of keeping this meatloaf together. You do want to let the meat cool a bit before cutting. This will help it to stay together.
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- Keto Meatloaf Muffins: I love these muffins for meal-prep!
Keto Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg beaten
- ½ onion chopped fine
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 ounces Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste.
Sauce
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place ground beef in a large bowl and add egg, onion, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Form a loaf in a loaf pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, while the meatloaf is cooking, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar substitute, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke in a small bowl. Whisk together to combine.
- Add half of the sauce and bake for 20 minutes longer.
- Serve with remaining sauce on the side.
Martha says
What is liquid smoke?
Wendy says
It is a liquid condiment that is usually found near the BBQ sauce.
Siegried John says
Great recipe, love it, healthy as well as delicious. Kudos
Karen says
Cant buy liquid smoke in uk! Will it be fine without.
Wendy Polisi says
It sure will! If you want a smoky flavor, you could always add additional smoked paprika.
Tess says
Recipe is great. My family members are fans of mustard smeared on top and sides of meatloaf prior to baking. To please my family I used simply mustard and we loved it. Thank you for the recipe.
Wendy Polisi says
So glad you liked it! I have never had meatloaf with mustard - I am so going to try that.