I really love meatloaf and I'm totally not afraid to admit it. I have another meatloaf recipe already on my blog for a Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping which is delicious but I also wanted to share a more savory meatloaf recipe with everyone. This recipe is J's favorite. Plus since it has a gravy alongside it goes perfectly with cauliflower mash - get my recipe HERE. If you're looking for another great low carb comfort food dish to add to your rotation definitely try out this one out!
Low Carb Meatloaf & Roasted Garlic Gravy- Serves 4
1 1/3 lb ground beef
1 egg
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1/8 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup fine parmesan cheese
1/2 onion- sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
Salt & Pepper
Gravy:
1 head garlic
2 cups beef broth
3 Tbsp butter
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a small pan saute 1/2 of a diced onion in 1 tsp of olive oil over medium high heat until the onion softens and browns a little- about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
To prep the garlic head- cut top 1/3 off and discard or use for another recipe. The bigger bottom half add to a small piece of tin foil and top with 1 tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic head to make a pouch (see my video above for further instruction). Set this aside for a minute.
Next, assemble the meatloaf. In a large bowl whisk the egg with the panko, parmesan cheese, dried thyme and dried parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
Then add in the heavy cream and the cooked onion and mix again.
With clean hands add in the ground beef and mix until everything is combined but be sure not to over-mix.
Place the meat mixture on a foil lined baking sheet and form into a loaf shape.
Put the foil wrapped garlic head also on the baking sheet and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
For the gravy:
When the meatloaf timer has 20 minutes left bring the beef broth and butter to a rolling boil on medium high heat. Let this reduce down for 20 minutes whisking every few minutes.
Once the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and cover with tin foil for 10 minutes allowing it to rest. Unwrap the roasted garlic and add the cloves into the gravy. Turn the heat down to low and mash the garlic cloves in the gravy with a fork breaking them up. Allow the flavors to merry on low heat while the meatloaf rests for 10 minutes- add salt and pepper if needed.
To serve plate up a slice and add some gravy and ENJOY!
Nutritional Info Per Serving
(Meatloaf and gravy split into 4 servings)
543 Calories
31.8 Grams Protein
3 Net Grams Carbs
