Quick and Easy Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe with Cheese and Leeks is a perfect idea for a tiny bit different way of making Keto Meatloaf Recipes. With our Fresh, Bright Green, Juicy, and Double Cheesy Ketogenic Meatloaf Recipe that is fully Gluten Free, Grain Free, and perfect for Diabetics, you are going to win with your family the second this dinner is placed on the table.
Keto Meatloaf
With our recipe, a simple way of transforming an ordinary meatloaf into Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe with Cheese and Leeks, you will get the 2 distinctive WOW effects. The melting cheese while cutting, and the bright green color from leeks will just make you cook this right the moment you are reading it.
This vibrant color of leek in which the whole meatloaf with cheese is packaged just got my full attention right the moment I took it out of the oven.
And once I made the cut and the melted mozzarella cheese just floated out of the slice, I got hooked and decided to share this meatloaf recipe with you.
Keto Ground Beef Recipes
Using ground beef in recipes to make keto or low carb comfort food is one of the easiest ways to get all of the Protein in without compromising on carbohydrates. You can transform an ordinary ground beef recipe into a unique wholemeal dish everyone loves with just a few simple ingredients.
After our special keto meatloaf recipe, my second favorite is making Mini Burgers. Apart from the ground meat, you can hide as many vegetables as pleased, and nobody will ever know.
My latest obsession is making Homemade Sausage and Bolognese Sauce, which I make regularly.
Not to mention our super easy Taco meat, which is filled with the best Mexican flavors and used in all of our Taco Recipes.
And just in case you still have some minced meat left, our Portobello Keto Burgers made with Bunless Bacon Burger is also a must.
Frankly saying, as long as you have the best quality meat, it doesn’t matter what type of meat you will use to make meatloaf. Be it beef, pork, turkey, veal, chicken, or a mixture of some. The dish will always come super delicious.
I love combining lean meat with fatty parts so the meatloaf sticks together.
An ordinary meatloaf recipe filled with regular breadcrumbs will skyrocket your meatloaf carbs even though you might not think so.
But the great news is that with our Low Carb meatloaf Recipe, the carbs in a meatloaf are really minimal. One slice of this greatness gets you 3 grams of carbohydrates together with 1 gram of fiber.
Total Net carbs are 2 grams of carbs per a pretty thick slice of ketogenic meatloaf.
Once you have the mixture of lean and fatty ground meat, there is not so much you need for a low-carb meatloaf binder.
I only used whisked eggs in our recipe, which was more than enough.
Binders for Keto Dishes
In the keto lifestyle, there are various binding agents you can use.
Apart from eggs, you can add:
- Keto Breadcrumbs
- Almond Flour or Coconut Flour
- Crushed Pork Rinds
- Flaxseed flour or meal
- Cheese
What additional flavors can you add to a meatloaf?
To flavor your meatloaf additionally to our recipe, you can use various dry or fresh herbs in the mixture of seasonings, such as:
- Italian Seasoning
- Sausage Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning
- Sugar-Free Ketchup
- Mustard
- Worcestershire Sauce
How To Make Low Carb Meatloaf
Kitchen Gadgets needed:
- Mixing Bowl
- Loaf Pan
- Cooking Pot
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients needed:
- Minced Meat
- Dried Marjoram
- Eggs
- Buffalo Mozzarella
- Leeks
- Dry Garlic – optional
- Salt & Pepper
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THE BEST LOW CARB MEATLOAF RECIPE WITH CHEESE AND LEEKS
First Step: Prepare Ingredients
Prepare all of the ingredients needed for our low-carb meatloaf recipe.
In our case, it is minced meat, eggs, leeks, dried marjoram, salt, pepper, and, if needed, dry garlic.
At the same time, heat the oven to 180 Celsius or 356 Fahrenheit
Second Step: Prepare Leeks
Clean and cut the lower white part of the leek (approximately 10 centimeters), chop it into small pieces, and add it to the bowl with minced meat.
The rest of the leeks separate into single leaves as they would be used for packaging the meatloaf.
Third Step: Add other Ingredients
Add eggs and herbs into the mixing bowl with minced meat and chopped leek. Combine all.
Fourth Step: Cook Leek
Place a big pot with water to boil. Once boiling, add leaves from leek and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove the leak leaves from the water, pour cold water over them to set the color, and set them aside to dry a bit.
Fifth Step: Layer your meatloaf
Start layering your meatloaf dish. Arrange the leek leaves on the bottom of the pan with the sides leaning over as described in the video.
Once your sheets are layered, fill half of the pan with mixed meatloaf and add two mozzarella bowls into the middle. Cover it with the rest of the meat mixture.
Finish up by covering the whole dish with the leek ends and, if needed, add more leaves, so the entire dish is covered.
Cover with aluminum foil, place it in the oven, and bake for 40 minutes.
Once 40 minutes are done, take out the aluminum cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Tips and Tricks:
- Ice cold water – should be poured over the cooked leek to retain the beautiful green color
- Aluminum Foil – cover the loaf pan before baking to retain the green color of the leeks
- Flavors – add your preferred seasoning, ketchup, or mustard.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What to serve with Low Carb Meatloaf?
Our recipe with cheese and leeks is a complete comfort dinner, and there is nothing much you can add to the plate.
But if needed, I would suggest:
- Green Goddess Salad
- Cheesy cauliflower rice
- French Fries
- Avocado Egg Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Potato Mayo Salad
- Pumpkin Fries
- Tabbouleh
- Smoked cauliflower
How do you store Keto Meatloaf?
Simply placed in the glass container, this meal stays perfect in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can you freeze Keto Meatloaf?
You can undoubtedly freeze our Low Carb Meatloaf.
I would suggest portioning it before freezing for easier meal planning.
Once ready to consume, it is best to take it out of the freezer the night before and let it thaw naturally in the fridge.
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Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe with Cheese and Leeks
Equipment
- 1 Loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2,2 Cups Minced Meat
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Marjoram
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Buffalo Mozzarella
- 2 Whole Leeks
Video
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients needed for our low-carb meatloaf recipe. In our case, it is minced meat, eggs, leeks, dried marjoram, salt, pepper, and, if needed, dry garlic. At the same time, heat the oven to 180 Celsius or 356 Fahrenheit
- Clean and cut the lower white part of the leek (approximately 10 centimeters), chop it into small pieces, and add it to the bowl with minced meat. The rest of the leeks separate into single leaves as they would be used for packaging the meatloaf.
- Add eggs and herbs into the mixing bowl with minced meat and chopped leek. Combine all.
- Place a big pot with water to boil. Once boiling, add leaves from leek and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove the leak leaves from the water, pour cold water over them to set the color, and set them aside to dry a bit.
- Start layering your meatloaf dish. Arrange the leek leaves on the bottom of the pan with the sides leaning over as described in the video. Once your sheets are layered, fill half of the pan with mixed meatloaf and add two mozzarella bowls into the middle. Cover it with the rest of the meat mixture. Finish up by covering the whole dish with the leek ends and, if needed, add more leaves, so the entire dish is covered.
- Cover with aluminum foil, place it in the oven, and bake for 40 minutes. Once 40 minutes are done, take out the aluminum cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Ice cold water – should be poured over the cooked leek to retain the beautiful green color
- Aluminum Foil – cover the loaf pan before baking to retain the green color of the leeks
- Flavors – add your preferred seasoning, ketchup, or mustard.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Ground Beef Keto Recipes
Here’s a perfect Keto and Low Carb recipe for using ground beef or minced meat. It’s a super easy and quick dish that fits perfectly with Keto Fast Food ideas. Plus, it’s always fully Low Carb, Gluten-free, and Grain-Free.
Ground Beef Recipes
If you are still Looking for some more Ground Beef recipes in our lifestyle, look at this list of 27 mouthwatering Low Carb dishes, Philly Cheesesteak Skillet, or try this Korean ground beef recipe.
A great option would also be to make a Smoked Meatloaf and cover it with bacon instead.
One of the great recipes I am aiming to try with Minced meat is this lovely Keto Meat Pie. Just one look and I have decided to try it this Sunday.
Looks absolutely delicious!! What a perfect idea for a low carb meatloaf!!
Thanks Camila
Have a great day
Zuzana
I love both leeks and cheese, they both have such awesome flavors. And the leeks really do have an amazing color.
Dera Juli,
Yeah, the color is unbelievable.
Zuzana
What a great idea of using leeks and I love the addition of the mozzarella in the middle. Ooey gooey delicious cheese is always a big favorite around our house.
Yvonne,
Exactly, you get those 2 wow effects with melted cheese and lovely leeks.
Zuzana
This looks awesome! I never would have thought to add leek, but I bet it adds awesome flavor!
Dear Lisa,
You are so right. And addition is that beautiful color to it
Zuzana
I haven’t tried meatloaf with Buffalo Mozzarella yet. I will definitely try this recipe looks so delicious!.
Dear Arjhon,
You definitely should. It is really a treat
Zuzana
I wasn’t aware that meatloaf isn’t low carb everywhere. In Norway it is very similar to this one, and I love the leeks!
Dear Stine,
Every country has got different types of dishes, so I guess that is the reason.
Have a great day
Zuzana
I get super excited to see anything wrapped in leaves and cooked. The flavor the leaf imparts to the dish…oh my word. It’s a real treat!
Dear Jyoti,
You are so right. And it gives it that wanted now moment as well
Zuzana
All you need to say to me is mozzarella and I’m in. This is meatloaf like I’ve never seen before!
Dear Lorie,
I am happy you like it. we always need some twists into our dishes.
Zuzana
This looks so delicious! The leeks are such a unique twist here!
Dear Stephanie,
Yes, you are so right, Leeks gives ait a bit of tip on the cake as we say.
Have a great day
Zuzana
This has quickly become a family favorite. My daughter tops hers with a mixture of barbeque sauce and ketchup and always wants to make a meatloaf sandwich with leftovers the next day.
What a great idea. Have to try sandwich for sure.
I added garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and cilantro. This was the best meatloaf I’ve ever had.
So happy for this.