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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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Estimating…
DinnerMain courseAmericanBeefPorkPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes
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

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.

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

How to make it

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Make room for Perfect Keto Meatloaf

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.

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