A low carb meatloaf that uses pork rinds in place of the bread crumbs. The ketchup typically called for in the recipe is replaced with basic ingredients.
It’s a New Year and I am determined to get things started off right. Although I could have celebrated New Year’s Day eating badly, I found some time to cook a low carb meal
I was up as I haven’t been getting much sleep with a newborn in the house. That’s probably why I haven’t veered too far off the diet. There’s really not a lot of time to cook.
The weather has been really cold and some comfort food was in order. This low carb meatloaf would have been better with a little mashed cauliflower, but to keep things simple I just served it with a mix of steamed vegetables.
This is a basic recipe that can be adjusted to suit different tastes. Some may want to add some low carb vegetables or cheese like parmesan into the meat mixture
Additional spices can also be added to enhance the flavor. The tomato paste, sweetener and vinegar can be omitted to lower the carbs, but I wanted to have the tangy taste of ketchup mixed in so I added these in.
I’ve actually been making low carb meatloaf for a while. But, it’s such a basic recipe, I’ve never thought of posting it.
You could probably use coconut flour instead of crushed pork rinds. I’ll have to experiment with that more in the future. But, it would absorb the fat released from the meat.
After baking, there is some hamburger fat that liquifies at the bottom of the pan. I simply poured it out into a bowl. Since coconut flour absorbs liquid like a sponge, it should reduce the amount of melted fat coming out.
If you want to use more of a traditional bread crumb in the low carb meatloaf, it’s easy to do. You simply bake up a quick bread recipe first, and then turn it into homemade breadcrumbs.
I used my basic low carb bread to make the crumbs in my gluten free meatballs. It’s easy to modify that recipe into a meatloaf recipe or you can use the bread crumbs in this recipe instead of pork rinds.
Sometimes, I spread some LC Foods ketchup onto the top of the meatloaf before baking. But, usually, I just serve the meatloaf with a little bit of the sauce on the side.
You can also use a kicked up ketchup glaze on the low carb meatloaf. I like the recipe by Alton Brown that’s available on the Food Network.
You get eight good sized servings in this recipe and it easily serves 12 if you cut the loaf into smaller slices. The leftovers should freeze well too if you want to save some for later.
Be sure to change up this recipe to suit your own tastes. I rarely follow the recipe exactly as written as I like to add in different spices to change up the flavor.
Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe
Basic Low Carb Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 3/4 cup crushed pork rinds
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons low carb sweetener or a touch of stevia (optional)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Lightly spray a 5x9 inch loaf pan with oil or line with foil.
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Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix until blended.
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Pat into loaf shape and place in pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees F until meat thermometer registers 165 degrees F (about 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min).
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When meat is done, juices will be clear. Drain any fat and let sit about 10 minutes before slicing.
Recipe Notes
Makes 8 servings
Net carbs per serving: 4g
Kendra Hark says
I’m really new to all this so please forgive me if this question is dumb. If you serve in 12 slices instead of 8 then how do you figure the nutritional values? I get it’s basic math but I’ve had instances where the math doesn’t work out like I think it should.
MacGhil says
Forgot the link! http://makeovermyleftover.com/grits-and-grillades-meatloaf/
Lisa says
Thanks! I’ll check it out.
MacGhil says
Lisa,
I know you’re going to want to try to low-carb this Cajun meatloaf once you’ve tried it. I used a package of uncooked instant grits (I know, I know… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9AqbDtSFNU ) as the filler instead. The sauce is amazing. You might just try that on your own meatloaf recipe. I serve it with mashed cauliflower.
I’m down 30lbs and DH is down 20 and we feel great, and I want to thank you for your help. You make low carb living easy!
Shaundra Davis says
Do you mix it all together or are some of the ingredients for a topping? Thank you for this recipe. I look forward to trying tonight!
Lisa says
I mixed it all together.
Cindy says
Okay I’m going to be one of THOSE people! Can this be done in a crockpot? I know meatloaf in general can be do I suppose my real question is “Have you tried this in a crockpot?” My oven is on the fritz but this sounds really good. Thanks so much!!
Lisa says
I have not done this in the crock pot, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Carrie Holdcraft says
Why so much swerve? I wouldn’t normally use sugar in meatloaf.
Lisa says
It’s for the tomato like topping. I’d use half or less and will update the recipe to reflect that.
Sheri Dyer says
This looks yummy. Do you use the same equivalent of the liquid sweetener?
Lisa says
The liquid is concentrated so you need much less. I’d try 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
Barb says
You are one amazing woman…many thanks for your wonderful work ! I am an insulin dependant diabetic (for the past twenty six years) who is now in complete remission thanks to LCHF /IF living…no insulin or metformin in my life any longer thanks to the incredible work of people like you ! I follow your recipes to the T…they work for me ! I tried to rate one of your recipes today and the rating thing ‘stuck’ on two stars ! I wanted to give your jerky and meatloaf recipes ‘five stars’, they are that worthy…just wanted you to know there might be an issue !
Lisa says
Thank you so much for the comment Barb! Helping others is a BIG reason why I share these recipes. I truly believe the low carb way of eating is the healthiest diet and can treat or prevent numerous health issues. And, thanks for letting me know about the issue with the star rating!
Sue in CA says
Oh this does look and sound yummy, especially on a chilly day like today. Meatloaf is such a comfort food!