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    Home / Recipes / Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Meatloaf (Keto, Low Carb)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 6, 2020 · 56 Comments

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    Keto Instant Pot meatloaf recipe

    Instant Pot meatloaf made low carb and gluten free! Using a pressure cooker results in a moist and delicious keto meatloaf in less time than cooking in an oven.

    Instant Pot meatloaf recipe
    Article Index
    • Ingredients to make keto meatloaf in the Instant Pot
    • Cooking Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
    • What to Serve with Instant Pot Meatloaf
    • Variations to the Recipe
    • Benefits of Pressure Cooking Meatloaf
    • Kitchen Tools Used
    • Recipe

    Love a good meat loaf? Want it fast without turning on the oven? Now you can have moist, tasty low carb meatloaf in as little as a half hour. Just make it in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker!

    If you love meatloaf, you already know that it’s an easy to make low carb meal. However, sometimes, when you take the bread crumbs out, it can come out like a brick and is usually very dry. But when you make my Instant Pot Meatloaf, you won’t have to worry about that!

    Cooking the dish under pressure involves a lot of steam because it’s what builds pressure. And the steam creates a very humid environment creating a moist and delicious keto meatloaf every time.

    Ingredients to make keto meatloaf in the Instant Pot

    keto meatloaf ingredients

    There’s no need for any specialty ingredients when making my keto friendly meatloaf. I use the following simple ingredients in the recipe:

    • Ground beef
    • Eggs
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Onion
    • Crushed pork rinds
    • Black pepper
    • Garlic
    • Parsley
    • Italian Seasoning
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Beef broth

    You can also add in low carb ketchup to top it off after it’s cooked! I recommend broiling the loaf for a few minutes after spreading on the ketchup to enhance the flavor more.

    Cooking Meatloaf in the Instant Pot

    blending ingredients for low carb meatloaf

    Some recipes will cook a low carb side dish along with the meat. But I prefer making instant pot meatloaf only in the pressure cooker.

    After combining all the ingredients in a large bowl. I grab a large piece of aluminum foil and form the mixture into a loaf shape on top of it. Then, I fold the edges around the loaf to cradle it.

    cooking meatloaf in Instant Pot

    I pour beef broth into the inner pot then set down the Instant Pot trivet. The foil wrapped loaf is then set on top of the trivet. Next the lid is locked into place to seal.

    The meat is pressure cooked on high pressure for 25 minutes followed by a quick release. Then I remove the meat and spread keto friendly ketchup on top. It’s then broiled in the oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize.

    pressure cooker meatloaf platter

    What to Serve with Instant Pot Meatloaf

    Meatloaf is one of the top comfort foods to enjoy for a sit down family meal. But you may want a couple other low carb recipes to serve with it. If you need a few ideas, here’s a few of my favorites:

    • Make mashed cauliflower with salt and butter for keto mock mashed potatoes. You can also add cheese and or spinach to make it more flavorful.
    • Cauliflower rice is also a good choice to serve with any low carb meat dish.
    • For a simple side, just add in grilled or steamed vegetables. Low carb salads work well too!

    Keto meatloaf with pork rinds goes well with so many dishes, it’s impossible to list them all!

    sliced pressure cooker meatloaf

    Variations to the Recipe

    There are a few ways to change up this keto meatloaf recipe:

    • Ground Turkey or Ground Pork: If you would rather have different ground meat, you can easily swap it for the ground beef.
    • Seasoning: Some people prefer certain seasonings in their ground meat. If needed, you can change out some of these seasonings for ones that you like better.
    • Veggies: For those who need help consuming their veggies, sneak in some spinach or zucchini into the mixture.

    You can also add hard boiled eggs in the center of the loaf like the keto friendly meat loaf recipe at My PCOS Kitchen.

    Benefits of Pressure Cooking Meatloaf

    When you make this Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe, some of the cooking time is taken out of the process. The meat cooks in about half the time under pressure.

    Since the loaf cooks in hot steam, it won't dry out as it cooks. This results in a juicier meatloaf than one baked in the oven. And it saves energy by cooking in a small pot versus a large volume oven.

    All these benefits apply to Instant Pot meatballs and Keto Pot Roast too. So be sure to give that recipe a try as well.

    meatloaf slices on plate

    Kitchen Tools Used

    To make this keto friendly meatloaf, I used the following items:

    • Electric Pressure Cooker
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Sheet Pan

    If you give the recipe a try, be sure to leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out.

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    Recipe

    stacked instant pot meatloaf

    Instant Pot Meatloaf (Keto, Low Carb)

    5 from 20 votes
    A moist and delicious keto meatloaf made in the Instant Pot. It's a fast way to cook the loaf without turning on the oven.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:40 mins
    Total Time:50 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 253

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ onion finely chopped
    • ⅓ cup pork rinds crushed
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
    • 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1 cup beef broth or water
    • low carb ketchup optional

    Instructions

    • Mix ground beef, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, onion, pork rinds, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
    • Using a large piece of aluminum foil, create a loaf shape to hold the meatloaf.
    • Shape your hamburger mixture into a meatloaf shape and set on the foil wrap.
    • Place beef broth in Instant Pot.
    • Grab the trivet and place your foil wrap holding your meatloaf onto the trivet.
    • Carefully set inside Instant Pot.
    • Ensure SEALING is set.
    • PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for 25 minutes. Then do a quick pressure release.
    • Once Meatloaf has cooked, brush with low carb ketchup and place on a baking sheet.
    • Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until caramelized.

    Notes

    Loaf can be baked in the oven if desired. It will take about an hour at 350°F to fully cook. If topping with optional ketchup, add it during the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 253 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 3.3 % | % Protein: 29.8 % | % Fat: 66.9 % | SmartPoints: 8
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    1. Cindy Lane

      August 26, 2021 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made it for my husband and parents and they all loved it ???? I didn’t have fresh garlic so used garlic salt - still good.

      Reply
    2. jean

      August 07, 2021 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      when using the oven method,do i still use any type of broth and still use the encasing of foil? sorry orgot to ask this question in other comment

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 07, 2021 at 9:31 am

        You should still wrap in foil, but you don't need the broth. If you want a steamy oven environment, you'd use a sheet pan of water in a lower rack.

        Reply
    3. jean

      August 07, 2021 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      sounds good to me. since i don't have an instant pot,i am happy you also printed a way to do what sounds like a delicious meatloaf. thanks

      Reply
      • Dawn Burroughs

        January 11, 2022 at 7:28 pm

        Hello, Can pork panko be used instead of pork rinds and would I use the same amount? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          January 12, 2022 at 11:17 am

          Yes. You can use a pre-make keto panko instead of the pork rind crumbs.

    4. Suzanne

      June 12, 2021 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      Hands down the best low carb recipe I’ve made. It’s easy and has a wonderful flavor! Will be an every week meal. Low carb life has been challenging for us , this will definitely help. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 13, 2021 at 9:46 am

        This low-carb meatloaf is a regular for me too!

        Reply
    5. Jan

      February 24, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, easy and quick. I served it with califlower mash.

      Reply
    6. Robin Ann Mehrwald-Weese

      February 23, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Can you use regular pressure cooker?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 24, 2020 at 7:23 am

        A regular pressure cooker works too but I find the electric kind is easier and safer.

        Reply
    7. Renee

      February 02, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Can you double this recipe?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 02, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        Of course! Simply hover over the number of servings and slide to double the number.

        Reply
        • Renee

          February 02, 2020 at 5:24 pm

          Was wondering if idoubling the recipe changed the cook time in the instant pot

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          February 03, 2020 at 3:06 pm

          It doesn't change by much. Maybe an extra 5 minutes might be needed.

    8. Rich Hosek

      January 14, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      How many slices pet load for purposes of nutritional info?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 15, 2020 at 11:13 am

        I cut into 6 slices with each slice being a serving.

        Reply
    9. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

      December 30, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      I've not used my trivet yet. Seems like a delicious meatloaf and looking forward to trying it!!

      Reply
    10. Allison

      December 11, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Is the cooking time the same for ground turkey?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        December 11, 2019 at 8:54 pm

        Yes. It's pretty much the same for any ground meat.

        Reply
    11. Lorie

      December 07, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Where did you get the handled tray that you placed in the instapot?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        December 08, 2019 at 9:34 pm

        I used the handled trivet that comes with the Instant Pot.

        Reply
    12. Winnie

      October 13, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of the very few recipe that I make exactly as written because it didn't disappoint after the 1st attempt. It's on my monthly dinner rotation. I enjoy a lot of your recipes since my family went keto over a year ago; thank you!
      Instant pot is the icing on the cake!

      Reply
    13. Jerry Sinnett

      September 10, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      I diced a half stock of celery and a couple button mushrooms and added them to the mix. It came out wonderful.

      Reply
    14. Lynard Burt

      September 07, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      What if any would be the difference for the meatloaf if it was water versus beef broth, either taste or the way it cooks? I like when cooking the meatloaf to take that foil and poke fork holes in it then put the meatloaf on that and then it drains any grease below in water.
      I do like it either way.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 08, 2019 at 8:37 am

        To be honest, I don't notice much difference when using ground beef. But I do taste a difference when I use venison.

        Reply
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