American · dinner
Low-Carb Meatloaf with Almond Flour (No Breadcrumbs)
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- Low carb (6.1 g net carbs) but not keto: 55% of the energy is from fat, and keto meals get about 60% or more
- Gluten-free ingredients
- Dairy-free
Contains: Fish, Egg, Tree nuts. Check labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes.
Almond flour replaces the breadcrumbs and the glaze is sugar-free, so a thick slice has about 6 g net carbs and around 26 g protein.
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Ingredients 12
Method
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- Mince the garlic and dice the onion evenly. 1:34
- Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F). In a large bowl mix the onion, garlic, tomato paste, almond flour, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and eggs before adding any meat. 2:31
- Add the beef and fold it in with a spatula, then finish mixing gently with your hands — overworking makes the meatloaf tough. 3:35
- Shape it into a loaf in a baking dish (or use a loaf pan), pressing it together enough that it won't crack. A probe thermometer in the centre helps. 4:11
- Bake until the centre reaches 60°C (140°F), about 30 minutes, then spread with the sugar-free ketchup and bake 25–45 minutes more until it reaches 71°C (160°F). 5:00
- Rest 10 minutes, transfer to a platter, sprinkle with parsley and slice gently with a serrated knife. 5:52
Tip. Serves 8 (our estimate from 2 lb beef). Serve with cauliflower mash. Crushed pork rinds can replace the almond flour in the same amount; ground turkey or chicken also work.
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One serve gives you 1 of 8
Where the energy comes from one serve
- Net carbs 8%
- Protein 36%
- Fat 56%
Very low carb: under 10% of the energy is from carbs.
Vitamins & minerals % of a day, one serve · tap for more
Vitamin B12 High99%
2.4 µg a serve, mostly from ground beef (94%). Keeps nerves and blood cells healthy. Found almost only in animal foods and fortified foods (some plant milks, nutritional yeast), so vegans need a reliable source.
Zinc High53%
5.9 mg a serve, mostly from ground beef (91%). Needed for immunity, wound healing, taste and growth. Meat, seafood, legumes, seeds and whole grains supply it.
Selenium High43%
24 µg a serve, mostly from ground beef (77%). Part of the body's antioxidant enzymes and needed for thyroid hormones. Seafood, eggs, meat and Brazil nuts are rich sources.
Vitamin B6 High27%
0.5 mg a serve, mostly from ground beef (71%). Helps turn food into energy and make brain messengers. Chickpeas, fish, poultry, potatoes and bananas are good sources.
Iron Source19%
3.5 mg a serve, mostly from ground beef (63%). Carries oxygen in your blood. Iron from plants absorbs better with vitamin C in the same meal — lemon, tomato or capsicum.
Vitamin E Source18%
2.8 mg a serve, mostly from blanched almond flour (58%). An antioxidant that protects cell membranes. Nuts, seeds and plant oils such as olive oil are the main sources.
Potassium Source12%
570 mg a serve, mostly from ground beef (48%). Balances sodium to help control blood pressure and keeps muscles and nerves working. Beans, potatoes, leafy greens and fruit are rich sources.
Magnesium Source11%
47 mg a serve, mostly from ground beef (38%). Takes part in hundreds of reactions — energy, muscles, nerves, blood sugar and bones. Nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains are good sources.
Vitamin K Source10%
11 µg a serve, mostly from parsley (36%). Needed for blood clotting and bones. Leafy greens and herbs are very rich in it. If you take warfarin, keep your intake steady and talk to your doctor.
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Omega-38%
0.1 g a serve, mostly from ground beef (80%). Omega-3 fats support the heart and brain. Oily fish give EPA and DHA; walnuts, flax, chia and canola give ALA, which the body converts only a little.
Vitamin C6%
5.4 mg a serve, mostly from tomato paste (43%). An antioxidant needed for collagen, immunity and iron absorption. Long cooking destroys some, so raw herbs, citrus and capsicum help.
Folate6%
23 µg a serve, mostly from ground beef (33%). Needed to make DNA and new cells — especially important before and in early pregnancy. Legumes and leafy greens are rich sources.
Calcium5%
67 mg a serve, mostly from blanched almond flour (25%). Builds bones and teeth and helps muscles and nerves work. Dairy, calcium-set tofu, sardines with their bones and some greens supply it.
Vitamin A4%
36 µg a serve, mostly from eggs (52%). Keeps eyes, skin and the immune system healthy. Orange vegetables and dark greens give beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A.
Vitamin D1%
0.3 µg a serve, mostly from eggs (100%). Helps you absorb calcium for bones and supports muscles. Few foods have much — oily fish, eggs, UV-exposed mushrooms, fortified milks. Sunlight is the main source.
Estimated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central values; % of a day uses the food-label daily values. How this works
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Recipe and video by Wholesome Yum; the method summary, nutrition estimate and diet notes are Notbroken’s. General information about food, not dietary advice.