Quick & Easy Keto Mini Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
A low-carb, keto meatloaf recipe made into muffins that cook up in half the time. The perfect size for meal prep, these tender meatloaf muffins are comfort food made healthy. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and totally delicious!
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What Makes This Recipe Great?
Did you all grow up loving meatloaf as I did? The only thing better than meatloaf? Mini meatloaf muffins! They bake so much faster than a whole loaf and have the most juicy, tender texture. They’re already portioned out to the perfect serving size. And they’re so dang cute!
This keto meatloaf recipe has everything you love about your momma’s famous meatloaf dish, but tastier and healthier! No bread crumbs, no sugary ketchup, no added junk. Just simple, clean ingredients yielding a meatloaf so delicious, you’ll never go back!
All you need is a large mixing bowl, a muffin tin, and your oven! Let’s make meatloaf!
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Ingredient Notes
- ground beef: I use 85% lean ground beef for this keto meatloaf recipe (I get my beef from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend!).
- ketchup: The real key to this meatloaf is the True Made Foods ketchup that I use to flavor the meatloaf and as the topping. It is hands down, without a doubt, shout it from the rooftops, my favorite clean-eating ketchup. Trust me, I’ve tried them all. You can always use sugar-free ketchup of your choice.
- almond flour: This is the swap out for breadcrumbs.
- onions
- fresh garlic: I use grated or minced garlic, but garlic powder will work as a substitute in a pinch.
- eggs
- fresh parsley: Using lots of fresh parsley gives it a fresh and bright flavor.
- salt and pepper
How to Make the Best Keto Meatloaf Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Get out your muffin pan.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, + pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the onion is soft.
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef, cooked onion mixture, almond flour, 1/2 cup of the True Made Foods Ketchup, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. (I like using a potato masher to mix up my meat!).
- Fill each muffin pan with 6 tablespoons of the meatloaf. I love using this large cookie scoop. 2 scoops with the cookie scoop fills the muffin pan. Flatten down with your hands to completely fill the muffin pan.
- Top the meatloaf muffins with the remaining 1/2 cup True Made Foods Ketchup.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin pan.
- Serve warm. I love mine with roasted green beans and mashed cauliflower!
Expert Tips
- Meal Prep Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. HEATING: If frozen, thaw overnight. Then either microwave until warm, about 3-5 minutes (I like to sprinkle in a little water to help it steam and prevent it from drying out). Or reheat in a 350ºF oven until warm, 10-15 minutes.
- Big Meatloaf: You can also use this keto meatloaf recipe to make a full-sized meatloaf in a loaf pan. Same recipe. Just add all the meat and bake at 350ºF for 35-45 minutes. Rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.
- Meat: I love using 85% ground beef. Great fat macros for keto! You could use leaner beef or even substitute ground turkey or ground pork.
- Nut Free: If you’re nut-free, you can substitute pork panko for almond flour. You can crush pork rinds to make your own or buy it at the store (or Amazon!).
- Egg Free: I’ve never tried it, but you *should* be able to use a flax egg or chia egg in place of the egg to keep this egg free. You’ll need 2 tablespoon flax seed meal or chia seeds soaked in 5 tablespoons water for 5 minutes.
- Ketchup: True Made Foods is the best whole30 + keto-friendly ketchup because it has 0 added sugar and nothing artificial. All of the ingredients are plants and spices. It is sweetened naturally with apples and vegetables. Most importantly, it tastes EXACTLY like ketchup! My kids have no idea.
- Cheese: My version is dairy-free. However, you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top when serving if desired.
Serving Tips
- Serve alongside your favorite keto-friendly veggies and cauliflower mash!
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- This keto meatloaf recipe also freezes well! Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
- You can thaw it in the fridge overnight or reheat it straight from frozen. Reheat either in the microwave until warm, about 3-5 minutes if thawed, or 6-10 minutes if frozen.
Recipe FAQs
For this keto meatloaf recipe, I use almond flour. But you can also use pork panko, which is crushed pork rinds that help keep the meatloaf together.
Regular panko is high in carbs and not recommended for keto. However, you can have pork panko!
This is where the egg and breadcrumb substitute comes in handy. They work together as a binder the keep the meatloaf from falling apart.
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Quick & Easy Keto Mini Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, I use 85% lean (I get my beef from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend!)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup True Made Foods Ketchup, divided
- 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Get out your muffin pan.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic + pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the onion is soft.
- True Made Foods Ketchup, parsley, eggs, salt + pepper. Stir to combine. (I like using a potato masher to mix up my meat!).
- Fill each muffin pan with 6 tablespoons of the meatloaf. I love using this large cookie scoop. 2 scoops with the cookie scoop fills the muffin pan. Flatten down with your hands to completely fill the muffin pan.
- Top the meatloaf muffins with the remaining 1/2 cup True Made Foods Ketchup.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin pan.
- Serve warm. I love mine with roasted green beans and mashed cauliflower!
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for at least 5 days, or frozen for at least 6 months.
- As always, lots of tips, FAQs and substitution info in the Recipe Notes!
Notes
Expert Tips
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- Meal Prep Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. HEATING: If frozen, thaw overnight. Then either microwave until warm, about 3-5 minutes (I like to sprinkle in a little water to help it steam and prevent it from drying out). Or reheat in a 350ºF oven until warm, 10-15 minutes.
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- Big Meatloaf: You can also use this keto meatloaf recipe to make a full-sized meatloaf in a loaf pan. Same recipe. Just add all the meat and bake at 350ºF for 35-45 minutes. Rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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- Meat: I love using 85% ground beef. Great fat macros for keto! You could use leaner beef or even substitute ground turkey or ground pork.
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- Nut Free: If you’re nut-free, you can substitute pork panko for almond flour. You can crush pork rinds to make your own or buy it at the store (or Amazon!).
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- Egg Free: I’ve never tried it, but you *should* be able to use a flax egg or chia egg in place of the egg to keep this egg free. You’ll need 2 tablespoon flax seed meal or chia seeds soaked in 5 tablespoons water for 5 minutes.
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- Ketchup: True Made Foods is the best whole30 + keto-friendly ketchup because it has 0 added sugar and nothing artificial. All of the ingredients are plants and spices. It is sweetened naturally with apples and vegetables. Most importantly, it tastes EXACTLY like ketchup! My kids have no idea.
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- Cheese: My version is dairy-free. However, you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top when serving if desired.
- Nutrition Facts: The nutritional information is calculated based on the exact ingredients and quantities listed in the Ingredients above. It is for 2 meatloaf muffins. It does not include sides. It is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary, especially if you make recipe substitutions. Always best to go off your own calculations based on the ingredients and measurements you use.
Serving Tips
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- Serve alongside your favorite keto-friendly veggies and cauliflower mash!
Storage Tips
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- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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- This keto meatloaf recipe also freezes well! Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
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- You can thaw it in the fridge overnight or reheat it straight from frozen. Reheat either in the microwave until warm, about 3-5 minutes if thawed, or 6-10 minutes if frozen.
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76 Comments on “Quick & Easy Keto Mini Meatloaf Muffins Recipe”
I’ve made several whole30 meatloafs and they’ve all tasted bland. Not these! These are so delicious and full of flavor. Thank you for always creating such easy and delicious recipes!!
I am glad my meatloaf meatballs turned out well for you April. It’s good to hear that they weren’t bland. I love to hear that they were delicious and full of flavor. Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Amazing recipe! I have made it 3 times so far in quarantine! Husband loved it too
I am so glad you liked my mini meatloaf muffins Ashley. That is fantastic that you have already made it 3 times in quarantine. Even better that your hubby likes it too!
I made this; however, I made it as a whole meatloaf. I used Primal Kitchens sugar-free ketchup. It was delicious!
I love to hear that it turned out well as a whole meatloaf instead of mini muffins Liz. Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
I can’t wait to make these mini meatloaves. My only concern is the carb count. I am only allowed 20 a day and there are 14 per serving. Would you mind explaining why it is so high? Thank you.
The carbohydrate count on the mini meatloafs is 7 per muffin Jane. A serving would be 2 muffins. The carbohydrates come from almond flour, onions, parsley, catsup and garlic. I hope this answers your question and I sure hope you like them!
This was on our weekly menu and my husband actually made it for us. It was amazing! He loved it and kept saying this is really good. Thanks for the recipe!
I am so happy you liked my mini meatloafs Jenny! I love that your husband made them for you! He sure sounds like a keeper!
Made this over and over…my absolutely favorite recipe!!!
I am so happy that you like my mini meatloaf muffins Danielle. It is fantastic that you have made them many times. I just love it when one of my recipes becomes part of someone’s regular recipe rotation. That is quite a compliment.
This meatloaf recipe is absolutely delicious! I love the convenience of making the meatloaf as “muffins” to really help with meal prep. Thank you, thank you for another great recipe, Natalie!!!
I am so happy you liked my mini meatloafs Jennifer! I agree I love the size of the meatloafs, the muffin size is perfect for meal prep. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Made these and they were so easy and perfect for storing and reheating the rest of the week. Great hearty meal !
I am so happy that you liked my mini meatloafs Ashley! I love hearing that they were easy to prepare. They also reheat like a dream. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
I’d like to try this with plant based meat. I was wondering if you know of anyone that might have tried it? I’ve been looking for a meatloaf recipe, and this one looks delicious.
I have not tried this with a plant based meat Paulette. My mom and sisters are vegan and they cook with plant based meats all the time. From the recipes I have seen I think it would work great, although I have not recipe tested it.
Thanks for the response, Natalie! I actually tried it with Beyond Meat (ground) and it is delicious. Also to clarify, I’m not doing Whole30 at this time. I have done it before and still follow a lot of the recipes I gathered. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I am so happy that the mini meatloafs turned out well with the Beyond Meat Paulette. That is so good to know! Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
Oh. My. Word.
These mini meatloaf muffins are a 10/10. SO moist and delicious, packed with flavour, and not “heavy” like some meatloaf recipes are. They reheat SO well, too!
I am so happy you liked my mini meatloafs Em! I love hearing that they were moist, delicious and flavorful. I agree – they aren’t heavy at all. They do reheat like a dream. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
This recipe is amazing! The meatloaf is full of flavor and is so moist. I love the simplicity of this meal, as well. Quick to prepare, quick to make, and the whole family loves it!
I am so happy you like my mini meatloafs Jessica! Even better that they are enjoyed by the whole family. I am so glad they turned out flavorful and moist for you.
So far I haven’t made a recipe from the TasteLovely website I didn’t like and this one was no exception. These mini meatloafs were just delicious and like the other reviewers said…You can’t even tell these are a healthier version. They make wonderful leftovers as well. I ended up using regular ketchup because that’s what I had in the house, but that was the only difference I made from the recipe.
I am so happy you liked my mini meatloafs Liz!
This was delicious. SO easy to make. Also great for meal prep. My husband who loves meatloaf couldn’t even tell it was a healthier version.
That is fantastic that your husband liked my mini-meatloafs and couldn’t even tell they were healthy Heather. Perfect win, win!
These mini meatloaf muffins are amazing! They are packed with flavor and very easy to make. My daughters gobbled them up. They loved the muffin shape! Thank you, Natalie, for another family-friendly recipe!!
I am so happy you liked my mini meatloafs Lexie. Even better that your daughters gobbled them up! I think the size and shape is very appealing to kiddos.
My husband loved this recipe and he is a very picky eater. I used pork panko instead of almond flour since I have a nut sensitivity. This will be added to our list of regularly used recipes!
I am so glad you liked my mini meatloafs Kelsey. Even better that your picky eater hubby liked them too! Yeah! Great tip to substitute pork panko for almond flour! I am happy you will be making these again.
My whole family loved this recipe! My big boys (8 & 5) proclaimed it a keeper! Thank you Natalie for creating recipes that the whole family loves! I especially appreciate that the recipes you create are large enough for our entire family & keep well as leftovers!
I am so glad you and your little guys liked them Brookann!
These were the best! Entire family loved them and they had no idea they were eating healthy! I don’t have a blender, so I haven’t tried making the cauliflower mash yet. However I subbed with the cauliflower rice. Just as good!
So glad you liked them Kyla!
Another fabulous recipe, Natalie! I made these mini meatloaves tonight and they were a huge hit. So moist! I think sauteing the onions and garlic before adding them to the mix adds an amazing layer of deliciousness! Genius! We need a Tastes Lovely cookbook, stat!
I am so happy you liked my mini meatloafs Kate! I am so glad they were a huge hit. I think they are so fun to make. Thanks so much for the feedback.
So delicious! I made these tonight and subbed just regular Whole30 compliant tomato sauce since I didn’t have that specific ketchup on hand. My 14 month old crushed his mini meatloaf…which is amazing because we struggle getting him to eat meat! Another amazing recipe! Thanks Natalie!
Yeah! I am so happy you have already made my mini meatloafs and liked them Lisa. That is a fantastic suggestion to sub the ketchup for tomato sauce. that is great that your little guy liked them too! As a mom I sure understand the struggle getting them to eat! So glad it was a win, win!
This is awesome! no milk needed! Ive been making mine keto friendly by using pork rinds instead of bread crumbs and its a hit! We dont use ketchup anyway so omitting is fine for us. PLUS no need for the seasoning packs loaded full of MSG and stuff :) Thanks for this I’m totally gonna try!
I sure hope you like my mini meatloaf muffins Sydney! Please let me know if you enjoy them, I have a feeling you will!