Our take on a weeknight classic is a slightly spiced, smoky, and cheesy BBQ cheeseburger meatloaf that is equally as convenient to prepare as it is to eat. When served alongside a fresh side salad, you get a delicious contrast of flavors and textures.
The ultimate comfort food meets a childhood favorite, with our keto BBQ cheeseburger meatloaf recipe. Who doesn’t love cheeseburgers? With its classic all-American taste and incredible versatility, the humble cheeseburger has made its name for itself among the best of what cuisine has to offer. And while there’s nothing wrong with a regular cheeseburger every now and then, most fast food or restaurant cheeseburgers can be higher in salt, added sugar, and preservatives than we’d like.
Enter the BBQ cheeseburger meatloaf—a dish that puts a keto spin on the cheeseburger, loaded with lots of smoky barbecue flavor, and with a focus on great quality meat. If you’re looking for great flavor with the convenience of an easy cooking process, you’ll probably already be familiar with meatloaf. All you’ll need to do is combine the ingredients in a large bowl, press it into a loaf tin, and bake it until tender and juicy.
Beef can be relatively heavy on the palate, so the addition of a spring side salad can add another dimension to this dish. Don’t forget the apple cider vinegar and olive oil, as this tasty vinaigrette can help to cut through the richness of the meatloaf.
Yields 8 servings of Keto BBQ Cheeseburger Meatloaf
The Preparation
BBQ Cheeseburger Meatloaf:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
- 6 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 32 ounce ground beef
- 1/4 cup low-carb bbq sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounce ground pork rinds, crushed (~1 cup)
- 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
Side Salad:
- 12 ounce spring mix salad
- 6 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Saute for a few minutes until fragrant and soft.
3. In a bowl, add all of the meatloaf ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until fully combined.
5. Press the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155F.
6. While meatloaf is cooking, whisk together the olive oil and apple cider vinegar until combined. You can also shake in a mason jar. Dress salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with meatloaf and enjoy!
This makes a total of 8 servings of Keto BBQ Cheeseburger Meatloaf. Each serving comes out to be 638 calories, 50.1g fats, 4.7g net carbs, and 39.0g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 2.00 tablespoon olive oil | 239 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.50 medium onion | 19 | 0.1 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| 2.00 medium jalapeno pepper | 9 | 0.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 6.00 teaspoon fresh garlic | 25 | 0.1 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| 32.00 ounce ground beef (85/15) | 1950 | 136.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168.7 |
| 0.25 cup low-carb bbq sauce | 23 | 0 | 4.6 | 0 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 2.00 large egg | 157 | 10.5 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.8 | 13.8 |
| 4.00 ounce pork rinds | 648 | 40.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.6 |
| 2.00 cup cheddar cheese | 990 | 81.6 | 7.6 | 0 | 7.6 | 56 |
| 0.25 cup heavy cream | 202 | 21.4 | 1.6 | 0 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| 1.00 tablespoon italian seasoning | 9 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 2.00 teaspoon smoked paprika | 13 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| 0.00 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12.00 ounce Spring Mix | 95 | 1.4 | 17.7 | 6.8 | 10.9 | 7.5 |
| 6.00 tablespoon olive oil | 716 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.00 tablespoon apple cider vinegar | 13 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 0.00 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 5107 | 400.5 | 49.1 | 11.6 | 37.5 | 312.2 |
| Per Serving (/8) | 638 | 50.1 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 4.7 | 39.0 |
Keto BBQ Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Ingredients
BBQ Cheeseburger Meatloaf:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 2 medium jalapeno pepper diced
- 6 teaspoon garlic minced
- 32 ounce ground beef
- ¼ cup low-carb bbq sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ground pork rinds crushed (4oz)
- 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Side Salad:
- 12 ounce spring mix salad
- 6 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Saute for a few minutes until fragrant and soft.
- In a bowl, add all of the meatloaf ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using your hands, mix the ingredients until fully combined.
- Press the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155F.
- While meatloaf is cooking, whisk together the olive oil and apple cider vinegar until combined. You can also shake in a mason jar.
- Dress salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with meatloaf and enjoy!
