Low Carb Meatloaf With A Delicious Twist
Delicious low-carb meatloaf is an iconic comfort food drizzled with spicy mayo for a burst of flavor.
Servings 6
Calories 532kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef 80/20 chuck is the best choice for this recipe
- 2 1/4 cups minced cauliflower or 3/4 cup of ground pork rinds
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 2 teaspoons salt I used Himalayan salt
- dash of pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup gluten-free tomato paste, optional Muir Glen is gluten-free
For Spicy Mayo
- 2 tablespoons of avocado mayo I highly recommend Primal Kitchen Mayo
- 1/2 tablespoon of sriracha more or less depending upon how hot you'd like your sauce Sky Valley Siracha Sauce is gluten-free.
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 350℉.
- Give the cauliflower a quick spin in your food processor fitted with the large chopping blade just until it is minced.2 1/4 cups minced cauliflower
- In a large bowl, combine meat, minced cauliflower, parmesan, onion, rosemary, salt, and pepper.3 pounds ground beef , ½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, dash of pepper
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Then add to the meat mixture. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.2 eggs
- I recommend using this type of broiler pan with a grid top. Line the bottom drip pan of the broiler pan with foil.
- Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the slotted upper part of the broiler pan. This will allow the fat to drain into the bottom drip pan.
- Bake for a total of 1 1/2 hours.
- 10 minutes before it's finished baking, brush the top of the loaf with tomato paste.1/4 cup gluten-free tomato paste, optional
Prefer pork rinds? Lately, I’ve been swapping the cauliflower for ground pork rinds, and they’re delicious too. See the recipe notes below for the amount to use.
For Spicy Mayo
- Stir mayo and sriracha together in a small bowl.2 tablespoons of avocado mayo, 1/2 tablespoon of sriracha
- Slice and serve your meatloaf with spicy mayo sauce on the side.
Notes
- Cauliflower rice is our substitute for the bread crumbs. Cauliflower keeps our meatloaf juicy.
- If you want to make a smaller meatloaf, the ratio should be 60% meat to 40% cauliflower: 1 1/2 cups of cauliflower to 2 pounds of meat. Be sure to adjust your cooking time, as well.
- Variation: Swap out the cauliflower for low-carb ground pork rinds, as I do in my pork tenderloin crispy bites. For a 3-pound meatloaf, use 3/4 cup of ground pork rinds; for a 2-pound meatloaf, use 1/2 cup. It's delicious!
- You could serve this meatloaf with a traditional Au Jus Gravy. But spicy mayo made with mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce is a fun way to add another burst of flavor.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze it if you want to keep it longer. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 65.6g
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