Description
A savory low carb meatloaf made with lean ground beef, vegetables, and cheeses, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium-sized onion, finely diced
- 1 green pepper, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 slices thin bacon
- 4 tablespoons sugar-free barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Finely dice the onion, green pepper, and garlic, or pulse in a food processor until minced.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, almond flour, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Use two forks just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf about 4 inches thick and place it on a large rimmed baking sheet covered in foil or in a baking dish.
- Brush half of the barbecue sauce over the top surface of the meatloaf.
- Lay the bacon slices over the meatloaf.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- Increase the heat to 425°F (220°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Brush the barbecue sauce over the bacon and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to allow juices to redistribute. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy in checking doneness.
