Keto Meatloaf (Low Carb, Easy, Tender) - Wholesome Yum (2024)

I don’t normally like meatloaf, but this meatloaf is awesome! I will make this again.

Super moist and delicious. I made it with 1/2 pork and 1/2 ground beef. Yummy!!!

Wow… I had a 6 lb bag of 80/20 hamburger patties I wasn’t using. I did two 1 and a 1/2 batches of this (3 lbs each). I used liquid amino instead of Worcestershire and used pork rinds for flour substitute ( half spicy and regular for a little amusing spice). I bumped the rinds to 1 cup for each batch, but followed the rest exactly. Made it for my 94 year old mother in law, my wife and I. My 2 ladies are EXTREMELY finicky and they both loved it. I put my 3 lb loaf in a 9 by 9 deep dish brownie glass pan. Baked 90 minutes at 375, topped with sugar free ketchup, baked another 10. Tented for ten minutes and served with green beans and fresh berries. DEFINITELY recommend this recipe. It was great and will be my new go to guilt free meatloaf. Thank you…

Oh my gosh, this is awesome!! Desperately looking for something I could make, freeze, and pop out for lunch with a salad or raw veggies. This nails it. 😊 I was skeptical as I have always made my meatloaf with bread, but this is so moist and tender and the flavor is amazing. I used a muffin tin instead since I’m lousy at slicing accurately. Be sure to place a larger cookie sheet underneath. Yes, tins did fill with fat even though I used very lean. No problem. Let them sit for a few minutes then used two large spoons to remove and set on a rack. Will wrap and freeze when cooled. But do course I had to taste one. 😉

Can this be made in an air fryer? What temp and time if so? Also if I half the recipe what would be the time for both oven and airfyer

• Maya | Wholesome Yum

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  April 20, 2024Reply

  Hi Denise, It should work in an air fryer, but I haven’t tested to confirm the time. I haven’t cut the recipe in half to tell you a time either. I would recommend using a probe thermometer with either method (I use it in both my oven and my air fryer) to know when it’s done.

Very good meatloaf. I used coconut aminos instead of Worcestershire and it was delicious. Only change I’d make next time is no salt as the aminos have enough for my taste. Served it with cauliflower mash, which paired perfectly.

Meatloaf at its finest. Thick and savory with the right amount of seasonings. Perfect during a rainy and chilly day in the midwest. Paired it with mash cauliflower and green beans. Leftovers for lunch at work will make co-workers jealous.

Yikes this did not hold together well at all. I would highly recommend using both 1/2 c almond flour and 1/2 Parmesan cheese. Don’t know if that will do the trick but that’s what I’ll do next time. Almond flour alone will not do it. Trust me. I’m sure it tastes great (I’ll let you know as it’s in the oven right now) but it’s more like cooked and crumbled ground beef cooked in a loaf pan rather than meatloaf. I took it out of the oven after an hour and drained off the grease (which is prob the liquid some are referring to). I’ve always done that with non-keto meatloaf – it’s just the way it is. I put it back in the oven for another 20 minutes and hoping for the best.

Yes! This was a yummi recipe. I made it for my dads birthday and he loved it. He is the uber carb counter! If he approves. Its gold.

Excellent Keto Meatloaf! I substituted 3 small tomatoes for the tomato paste since I had them on hand. This meat had a great texture and wonderful, flavorful, taste.

We loved it! and so easy to prepare. Will definitely use this recipe again and share it too!

Made this tonight for dinner (with the Cauliflower Mac & Cheese) & it was REALLY REALLY good! I used pork rind breadcrumbs instead of the almond flour otherwise followed the recipe & directions to the letter. The cauliflower Mac & Cheese was also delish, I swear I could just eat that cheese sauce like soup, lol. Definitely adding both to my dinner rotation!

Best meatloaf I ever had. Being on a keto diet isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.

Love this recipe. Making it tonight for the 4th or 5th time. The flavorings are exactly what we enjoy and the texture is so tender and good. Great with mashed cauliflower and some roasted green vegetables.

Foolproof! Easy to assemble, and cook, and eat!

Hello I want to make a 6 serving meatloaf do I cut each ingredient in half for example the recip calls for 2 lbs ground beef so I’ll use 1 lb ground beef which i know however the recipe calls for 1/2 cup almond flour in that case do I use 1/4 and half the rest of the ingredients as well?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  November 15, 2023Reply

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  Hi Amanda, You can change the number of servings on the recipe card to get the correct amount of ingredients.

This was delicious. Thank you so much for sharing. I never would have guessed it had almond flour as the substitute for bread crumbs or oats. I put bacon on top of the loaf before baking in the oven. So good & moist!
TY 😊

Question about the almond flour: Last time I tried meatloaf using that, it looked like I’d used grits in it. It was the finest almond flour I could find at the time. My mind is going a totally different route now because I’ve discovered Healthy Life Keto Bread. Could I possibly toast that bread and make my own bread crumbs for the recipe?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  September 25, 2023Reply

  Hi Judith, I’ve never had an issue with Wholesome Yum Almond Flour being gritty, but I know what you mean because I got frustrated with many brands before I was able to offer my own. I haven’t tried this recipe with breadcrumbs from a keto bread, but let me know how that works for you if you try it.

• juraspark

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  November 4, 2023Reply

  Hi Judith,
  I dry out my l’oven fresh keto bread crusts and grind them in my food processor and keep them in a mason jar. So far they have been ideal for meatballs, chicken parm (I skip the flour and just egg & bread crumbs with seasoning); hamburger patties; meatloaf, cauli mac & cheese topping; and have had great results and they are zero net carbs. I also, use dried out homemade keto bread and it works as well but has a higher carb content. This helps many meals taste like regular recipes but still keeps me on track.

Super easy to make. I didn’t have almond flour so I crushed some pork rinds and used that instead. Came out amazing. I will put this in the rotation for sure!

Very good,I like it just as well as my higher-carb meatloaf recipe.My husband (who is a fussy eater) really liked it too.Definitely a keeper!

My meatloaf came out dry and had a lot of liquid around it even though I used a lean ground beef and followed the recipe. The taste was good so I may try it again with 80/20 but am confused by the liquid.
Is that from the almond flour? Anyone else experience this?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  August 10, 2023Reply

  Hi Jo, Did you check to make sure your meatloaf was at 165 degrees F by using a meat thermometer?

what about using ground pork panko?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  July 5, 2023Reply

  Hi David, Yes, that would work.

Meatloaf has never been an interesting food to me but this is a good recipe. It comes together quickly and the sugar-free ketchup tops it off nicely.

Good but way too much garlic for my taste overpowers everything. Added a bigger grind of black pepper, handful of cheddar cheese, some parsley, a little spicy mustard added to the glaze is an interesting change. Very soft hard to slice, added a little extra almond flour or flaxs meal. Good cold for sandwiches or use a large lettuce leaf as a wrap. Also add some chopped spinach or diced mushrooms for a few extra veggies

My first attempt at anything Keto and the family loved it. I used the low fat ground beef – next time I’ll use the higher fat content to see if it’s any different.

What is a serving size. All nutrition facts say one serving but never states serving size.

• Maya | Wholesome Yum

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  April 29, 2023Reply

  Hi George, The serving size is always in the recipe notes on the recipe card. For this recipe, it’s one 3/4-inch-thick slice.

how much ground meat????? i couldnt find the amount. why didnt you list the amount under the ingredients???? ugh!!!!

• Wholesome Yum D

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  March 29, 2023Reply

  Hi, This recipe requires 2 lb Ground beef. You can find that info in the recipe card right above where you left this comment.

• Marie

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  March 25, 2024Reply

  Be nice, it’s there!!

I have a few other Keto meatloaf recipes, but this is the very best one for old-fashioned meatloaf! It is really quick and easy with basic ingredients. I made a few tweaks- because I have been cooking a long time and I know what my husband and I like. I use a food scale to weigh the ingredients and a Cuisinart to chop the garlic and onion. I measure as usual, but then I weigh because weight is faster for most ingredients the next time I make it. My tweaks for 1 lb of ground beef: 3 oz onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 oz tomato paste, 1 oz almond flour, 1/2 t sea salt, 1/4 t pepper. All else the same. Divided the mixture in 2 loaves and placed on a foil lined cookie sheet. 350 for 40 minutes. Meet thermometer to 160. My husband and I agree- Excellent recipe, Maya!

• Marilyn C

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  May 13, 2023Reply

  Thank you so much for your amended recipe. I was just going to halve everything because I was using only one pound of ground beef, but you put a different spin on it. I, too, like weighing because one cook’s medium onion is another cook’s large onion. 3 oz is 3 oz, period. Making the meatloaf right now and looking forward to tasting it. I will definitely leave a rating once we try it… but I’m pretty sure, it’ll be 5 stars.

Tastes Amazing 🎉

I don’t even like meatloaf but I thought this was delicious. Light and super tasty. My husband who is a #diabetic, loooves meatloaf said it was delicious!

My boyfriend and I like this meatloaf. Will be making it again.

This is our favorite Keto Meatloaf recipe! The only additional ingredient that we add is chopped bacon. We semi-brown the bacon ahead and combine it with the meatloaf prior to baking.

Thanks for a great recipe for the meatloaf. We really enjoyed the meal, the only change we did was add a quarter green , red and yellow pepper and a small 1 inch square chunk of cheddar cheese in the middle of the loaf the length of the pan.

• Brenda Esser

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  November 29, 2023Reply

  
  Just delicious! Great tip to mix everything together before adding the meat! We really enjoyed it. Might bump up the binder a but as you suggested but I don’t mind if it doesn’t slice perfectly perfectly

Completely fell apart and was not tasty at all. wasted 2 lbs of ground beef and ended up throwing out

• Wholesome Yum D

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  January 26, 2023Reply

  Hi Linda, Sorry this recipe didn’t meet your expectations; I would like to help you troubleshoot. Did you follow the recipe as written?

Can this be made into muffin tin portions?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  January 25, 2023Reply

  Hi Brenda, I think that should work for you.

Can you use 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb Italian sausage?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  January 9, 2023Reply

  Hi Laura, I have never tried that, but I think it would work. You might have to drain it part-way through cooking.

• Sandy

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  February 7, 2023Reply

  Did you try it with the Italian Sausage? How did it turn out?

  • Kristen

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    March 12, 2023Reply

    
    I like Italian sausage and tried it. Since the sausage is already salty, I left out the sal and am glad I did. It would have been too salty. There is some shrinkage due to the extra fat, but overall it was very good.

Waaaaaaay too much salt!!!

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  December 19, 2022Reply

  Hi Darlene, Feel free to lower the salt in this recipe if you find the results too salty.

I was so hungry for a good meatloaf recipe. This was easy and fabulous. My only change was to use a pound of ground turkey sausage and a pound of ground beef. This made for a nice (strong which like) sage flavor. I will use this recipe often, whenever I have a need for comfort food.

Didn’t like this at all.

• Maya | Wholesome Yum

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  November 29, 2022Reply

  Hi Mary, Sorry to hear it wasn’t to your taste. Did you make any changes to the recipe or did any of the steps not go as expected? Happy to help troubleshoot if something went wrong.

This is a go to recipe in my house. Everyone from kids to hubby loves it, even though I am the only keto/low carb eater in the family.

It is still in the oven but wondering what I did wrong because I got the icky fatty stuff on the bottom edge of the loaf. I used 2 lbs of 85/15 beef. I did a 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast powder and I didn’t have Worcestershire sauce so I used the same amount of soy sauce. Hopefully, it will taste good!

• MichaelL

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  November 20, 2023Reply

  Don’t use a loaf pan because it will steam and all the juices that turn into gooky stuff will remain on top and sides. Use a wider pan or sheet pan to let it drain elsewhere.

I like this recipe! I’ve only made it once about a month ago but making it again tonight. Noticed a few less-than-stellar reviews so thought I would write one. First time I made it, I thought there was no way two pounds of meat, plus all the ingredients would fit into my new meatloaf pan. So I only used 1.5 lbs of meat (1 lb of 80/20 beef, and 1/2 lb ground pork) But I should have trusted the recipe because my meatloaf pan was only about halfway full! Lol. So tonight I’ll use a pound of beef and a pound of pork. I had read the reviews before making it so I cut the garlic in half and while it was very very good, for me it was still a little bit too much garlic. It was also fresh garlic, which is much stronger than the kind you buy already minced (imo). I also found that there was a little bit too much Italian seasoning for me. But others may not think so. I’m still going to use the Italian seasoning tonight but maybe just a little bit less. The first time I made it I used the same amount of almond flour that the recipe requires. But I also added a little bit of parmigiano Reggiano just because I love the flavor. Otherwise no other adjustments to the recipe and we loved it! And it was even better leftover! If it doesn’t all fit in my meatloaf pan, I’ll make meatballs out of the extra and freeze them! Great job on the recipe.

Loved this recipe even got the paleo ketchup witch was very good. It was my first time making it and had to adjust the recipe because I only had 1lb of meat; but did something wrong along the way as some of it was moist and some part were a bit chewy any suggestions as I am going to make this again.

• pilie

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  January 20, 2023Reply

  
  Love it. I made my own ketchup. So easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing.

So many negative comments… I have made this 5 times or more and as the recipe is written using almond flour, its perfect and my family loved it! Thank you for the recipe!

Well I followed the recipe, but only used 5 cloves of garlic, thank goodness 😅 I like garlic but that was enough, and I made it the night before and cooked it later the next day for dinner, so not sure if that was the issue, but it was very dry 😕. I did like the flavor but just dry? I don’t have a probe thermometer, so I may have overcooked it a bit? 🤷🏻‍♀️

• Wholesome Yum D

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  October 7, 2022Reply

  Hi Carrie, Overcooking is probably the main reason for the meatloaf being dry. Also, did you use 85/15 beef? That ratio can help keep the meatloaf moist.

• Granny

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  December 18, 2022Reply

  
  I mixed grated cheese with the almond flour and I chop a little pepperoni and it’s absolutely delicious!

Not sure what I did wrong but didn’t taste very good at all but hubby ate it anyway!

• Wholesome Yum D

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  September 30, 2022Reply

  Hi Linda, Sorry this didn’t turn out as expected. If you could tell me exactly what you didn’t like, I would be happy to troubleshoot.

  • Kevin

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    October 31, 2022Reply

    
    Delicious. I was raised on meatloaf. This is the bomb.I did switch out the almond flour for crushed pork rinds, just a personal preference. I make 4 mini loaves for food prep. Thank you so much.

What is serving size in lbs? How many servings in recipe?

• Wholesome Yum D

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  September 28, 2022Reply

  Hi Robin, My serving sizes are by volume, not weight. There are 12 servings in this dish so you will have to weigh the total dish and divide by 12 if you would like that info.

This was really good. I am not a meatloaf fan but my husband loved it!