
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Perfect Keto Meatloaf
Perfect Keto Meatloaf is made with ground beef, yellow onion, and celery ribs.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 17 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef · Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Watch the mixing
Stop mixing at the point described in the method.
2. Include the rest
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
small yellow onion (diced)
In the method: To the heated oil, add the onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
celery ribs (finely chopped)
In the method: To the heated oil, add the onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
garlic (minced)
In the method: Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 small yellow onion (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 celery ribs (finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 4 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon dried thymeIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon chili powderIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon paprikaIngredient note
Source: 2 pounds ground beefIngredient note
Source: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (you can also use cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, etc.)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup nut flour (I use coconut flour or almond flour)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 large eggs, (lightly beaten to break up the yolks)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauceIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 6 slices bacon
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
A little more help as you go
Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Follow the shaping step
Use the portions and shaping instructions in the method.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, baking dish, and skillet. Start with this step: Prep.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stop mixing at the point described in the method.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Transfer it to the oven and cook for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Additional recipe notes
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.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: diethood.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



