Keto Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

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This Keto Cracker Barrel Meatloaf has a juicy texture and savory flavor. We prepare this meatloaf with ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and flavorful herbs and spices. This meatloaf contains approximately 420 calories and 5 g net carbs. This meatloaf takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to prepare. This Keto Cracker Barrel Meatloaf is perfect for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, holiday gatherings, cozy weekends, and special occasions. You can prepare this meatloaf earlier and refrigerate it for 4 days or freeze it for 3 months. You can serve this meatloaf with Garlic Butter Broccoli, Creamy Cauliflower Mash, Roasted Asparagus, Caesar Salad, or Keto Brown Gravy.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

  • Course: Main Course
  • Overall Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: American
  • Servings: 8
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1 thick slice
  • Mode of Cooking: Oven

TOOLS:

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Cheese grater
  • Small bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Pastry brush
  • Meat thermometer

INGREDIENTS:

MEATLOAF:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup onion
  • ½ cup green bell pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Dijon mustard, one tsp.
  • One tsp. onion powder
  • Garlic powder, one tsp.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • One tsp. smoked paprika

KETO GLAZE:

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

GARNISH:

  • Parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

GROUND BEEF:

  • We utilize ground beef because it provides a juicy texture and rich, savory flavor. As an alternative, you can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Cheddar cheese creates a melty texture and delivers a bold, cheesy flavor. Instead, you can use Monterey Jack, Colby, Gouda, or mozzarella.

KETCHUP:

  • Ketchup provides the classic sweet and tangy flavor without added sugar. As a replacement, you can use unsweetened tomato sauce mixed with a keto sweetener.

WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE:

  • We use sugar-free Worcestershire sauce to add deep, savory flavor. Alternatively, you can use coconut aminos.

GREEN BELL PEPPER:

  • Green bell pepper adds freshness, color, and a slight crunch to the meatloaf.

POWDERED ERYTHRITOL:

  • Powdered erythritol sweetens the glaze while keeping it keto-friendly. Instead, you can use monk fruit sweetener or allulose.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the oven to 350° Fahrenheit and coat a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk every meatloaf element in a dish till just blended.
  3. We shape the mixture into a loaf pan.
  4. Stir each glaze element in a small dish.
  5. Distribute 1/2 of the glaze on the meatloaf and bake for almost forty minutes.
  6. Coat with the leftover glaze and bake for an extra fifteen minutes.
  7. Cool the meatloaf for almost ten minutes before slicing.
  8. Add the chopped parsley as a garnish and then serve this meatloaf.

TIPS:

  • Avoid whisking the meat mixture too much.
  • Utilize freshly grated cheese, as it delivers a perfect flavor.
  • Cool the meatloaf first and then make slices.
  • We utilize a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Garlic Butter Broccoli
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Sautéed Green Beans
  • Creamed Spinach
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

MASHED SIDES:

  • Creamy Cauliflower Mash
  • Mashed Celeriac
  • Mashed Turnips
  • Parmesan Cauliflower Purée
  • Garlic Cauliflower Mash

SALADS:

  • Caesar Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Cucumber Avocado Salad
  • Spinach Walnut Salad
  • Bacon Ranch Salad

SAUCES:

  • Keto Brown Gravy
  • Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • Peppercorn Cream Sauce
  • Herb Butter Sauce

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put this meatloaf in a closed box and stock it for more than four days.

FREEZER:

  • Cover the slices separately and stock it for a minimum of three months.

FAQs:

Will this meatloaf be ready sooner?

  • It is possible to prepare this meatloaf twenty-four hours beforehand, chill it, and then bake it.

Is the glaze perfect for keto?

  • Yes, if you prepared the glaze with keto sweetener and sugar-free ketchup.

How will we know it is prepared or not?

  • You will know when the inside temperature becomes 160° Fahrenheit.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 420 kcal

Sodium: 690 mg

Total Carbs: 7 g

Net Carbs: 5 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 30 g

Protein: 33 g

Serving Size: 1 thick slice