Best Paleo Keto Meatloaf and Broccoli
This low carb paleo ground beef recipe makes the best meatloaf. The secret ingredient is fresh-made bacon bits that are mixed right into the ground beef. With the right layer of seasonings and the perfect tomato sauce brushed on top, this meatloaf bakes to perfection. Being paleo, this meatloaf is made without any grains or fillers. It’s all whole cuts of meat with minimally added sugar and no processed additions. Served on the side is a healthy dish of broccoli dripping in extra virgin olive oil. This perfect all-American meal is just right for paleo and delicious for anyone else joining you at the dinner table!
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook the bacon into crispy strips on your stove. Once the bacon has cooled down, mince it into bacon bits. Try to make the pieces extra small so they blend into the meatloaf better.
Step 2
Turn on your oven to preheat to 400F (210 C) and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine ground beef with the bacon bits, ground flax, egg, chopped green onion, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and nutmeg. Leave the meatloaf mixture aside for 5 minutes to give the flax time to thicken.
Step 3
Spread the meatloaf into your prepared loaf pan. Use a toothpick to poke several holes in the top of the loaf. In a small dish, whisk together tomato sauce, brown sugar, and pinches of salt, pepper, cumin, and onion powder. Brush the sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
Step 4
Cover the meatloaf with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then, bake the meatloaf uncovered for another 30 minutes. You can use your broiler to brown the top of the meatloaf more at your discretion.
Step 5
When the meatloaf is nearing the end of cooking, make the broccoli by adding thawed broccoli from frozen to a large pan on your stove. Toss the broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook the broccoli on high heat until the spices have browned. Cook at a lower temperature to cook the broccoli to your preferred tenderness.
Step 6
Take the cooked broccoli off the stove and toss it with extra virgin olive oil. Cut the finished meatloaf into approximately 5-ounce slices. Serve hot.
Ingredients
- Bacon
5 oz
- Ground beef
20 oz
- Flaxseed / Linseed (Powder / Ground / Milled)
2 tbsp
- Raw egg
1 large
- Scallions
0.5 oz
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Black pepper
0.5 tsp
- Onion powder
0.25 tsp
- Garlic powder
0.25 tsp
- Cumin, ground
0.5 tsp
- Paprika
0.25 tsp
- Nutmeg Ground
0.13 tsp
- Tomato sauce
6 tbsp
- Brown Sugar Replacement
3 tbsp
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Black pepper
0.5 tsp
- Cumin, ground
0.5 tsp
- Onion powder
0.25 tsp
- Broccoli Frozen Unprepared
12 oz
- Olive Oil
1.5 tbsp
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Black pepper
0.5 tsp
- Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp