Keto Glazed Meatloaf ⋆ Deb's Daily Dish

Name: Keto Glazed Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, minced; 2 pounds ground round or ground chuck beef; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup sugar free chili sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup almond flour; 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal *; 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack); 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon Umami seasoning, optional; 1/4 cup sugar free ketchup; 2 tablespoons sugar free brown sugar (Swerve); 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

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This homestyle keto glazed meatloaf tastes like a classic comfort food we've loved from childhood. It is savory and full of flavor with a sugar free sweet and tangy glaze.

Meatloaf on white platter with green beans and carrots.

Why this recipe is just so good...

It has simple, inexpensive ingredients.
There is so much flavor in this meatloaf! It's filled with lots of seasonings, some cheese for added texture and flavor and just a bit of sweet chili sauce to add some interest. And also topped with a sweet oniony glaze.
You can prep it ahead of time. Put it together in the morning and cook for dinner that night. Or it's terrific meal prep. Using fresh ground beef, make the meatloaf and wrap with plastic wrap and put in a zipper bag or wrap again with aluminum foil. Freeze until ready to use. Just defrost overnight in refrigerator and bake as directed.
And if you are looking for other healthy beef recipes, you will want to try my Hot and Spicy Beef or Moo Shu Beef.

Recipe Ingredients

Eggs, cheese, spices, almond flour, parsley, chili sauce.

Recipe ingredients needed are:
almond flour
golden flaxseed meal
sugar free sweet chili sauce
Worcestershire sauce
eggs
Monterey Jack cheese (or use any type of your favorite variety)
salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian and Umami seasoning,
chopped onion
chopped parsley

This keto meatloaf is made with ground chuck, which is 80 % fat and 20 % lean. Its higher fat percentage is perfect for keto diets.

Recipe Notes & Substitutions

We are using almond flour instead of breadcrumbs because this is a low carb, keto recipe. I added a little flaxseed meal as an additional binder for the meatloaf. If you don't have any, just add the same amount of extra almond flour.

I've been adding this Trader Joes' Umami seasoning for lots of my recipes lately. It is like a general, all purpose seasoning, but so much more complex and savory. Highly recommend!

Also if you can't get sugar free sweet chili sauce, you can use regular chili sauce and a few teaspoons of sugar substitute.

How to cook meatloaf at 375°

Through experimentation, I have found cooking the meatloaf at 375°F is the perfect temperature. The beef is fully cooked but not overly done or dried out.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a casserole dish or pan with nonstick baking spray. Heat oil in pan and saute' onions until golden brown.

Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl. Add the rest ingredients in the bowl and stir well.

Add in the ground beef and gently mix to combine.

Make the glaze topping

Stir together the ketchup, brown sugar substitute and dried onion flakes or powder.

Ketchup, spices, brown sugar in small glass bowl.

Form the meatloaf into an oval/rectangle shape. Spread glaze over the top.

Bake in the oven for 45 - 55 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160°F.

Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Cooking Tips

Ground chuck, which has 80 % fat, will make the meat juicier than ground round or ground sirloin.
To avoid a heavy, dense texture, try to handle the meatloaf lightly and don't over mix. I would quickly mix the eggs, chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce together with the cheese separately from the dry ingredients. Then combine together and mix into the ground beef.
I recommend placing the meatloaf in a casserole dish or pan instead of a loaf pan. This will help distribute the fat from the beef better than a loaf pan because of the size difference.

FAQ

Should meatloaf be covered while cooking?

I don't cover my meatloaves and have never felt they weren't juicy enough and delicious. The eggs, chili sauce and ketchup is enough to keep it moist. But ovens do vary so if you find your meatloaf is getting too browned, cover lightly with foil. I would suggest uncovering the last 15 minutes so the glaze browns a bit.

Should I drain the grease from the meatloaf?

I recommend placing the meatloaf in a casserole dish or pan instead of a loaf pan. This will help distribute the fat from the beef better than a smaller, deep loaf pan because of the size difference. You can also drain the fat halfway through cooking if you prefer.

Storage & Reheating

In my opinion, leftover meatloaf makes the best sandwich. Truthfully, sometimes I like it better than cooked fresh as a hot meal. Ssshhh. And....I like them with mayonnaise and ketchup. I know...
But of course you can reheat the meatloaf in the microwave for a few minutes. Or heat in a fry pan or oven for 5-10 minutes until heated through. In this case, for leftovers, cover the meatloaf to keep from drying out.
You can wrap leftovers or store in an airtight container to freeze for 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

Serving Ideas

Healthy, low carb vegetables are great side dishes that go along with keto meatloaf. To save time and energy, make something that can go in the oven while the meatloaf is cooking. Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Squash and Zucchini or Roasted Glazed Carrots will all be delicious with this meal! Mashed cauliflower is great too.

For this meal, I just made some quick sautéed carrots and string beans. If I'm trying to save time, I will make some microwaved vegetables, then saute' them quickly in a fry pan with a bit of olive oil and some spices for extra flavor.