Keto Taco Meatloaf

This keto taco meatloaf makes for a fun and delicious meal. I hope you’ll enjoy this low carb meatloaf as much as we do!

Meatloaf is amazing comfort food, and our keto taco meatloaf takes meatloaf to a fun new level! We add homemade taco seasoning to this dish, so you really get two recipes with this dish. You can serve this meatloaf as is or top it with your favorite taco toppings!

Let’s talk about our taco seasoning!

I used homemade taco seasoning for my meatloaf. I tried quite a few combinations before I got to the perfect mix. My kids were also my taste testers, and this combination got the unanimous thumbs up by all of us. We combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, pepper, and oregano for our seasoning mix. I use regular chili powder, but if you’d like, you could substitute with any chili powder; and there are quite a few of them to choose from. Some options include ancho, arbol, Chimayo, chipotle, dark, and guajillo chili powder. If you’d like, you could also substitute smoked paprika for regular paprika for a fun change up. If you’d like to add a little more heat, you could even add some ground cayenne pepper to your mix. Of course, you can also use your favorite taco seasoning mix for your meatloaf.

What other ingredients go into this keto taco meatloaf?

I used 93% lean ground beef for my meatloaf. A 90% lean ground beef would also work well. You could also use a combination of ground beef and ground pork, but you will likely end up with a little more grease in your drippings. If you choose to use ground turkey, I’d recommend using a combination of ground turkey and ground beef so you won’t end up with a dry meatloaf. To keep our meatloaf juicy while also ensuring it holds together, we add a combination of salsa, almond flour, and eggs. Depending on your taste preference, you can use regular, mild, or hot salsa for your meatloaf. I’ve used crusted cheese whisps, pork rinds, and Parmesan cheese in my meatloaf, but this was my first time using almond flour. I was a little skeptical, but it worked great, and we couldn’t taste the almond flour at all!

How can I serve this keto taco meatloaf?

You have some awesome low carb options for serving your meatloaf! If you’d like, you could top your meatloaf with some shredded cheese and bake it a few minutes longer until the cheese is melted. I would recommend buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself since it melts so much better than pre-shredded cheese. You can also serve your meatloaf topped with some additional salsa or with your favorite taco toppings. Some good options include diced tomatoes, guacamole, sliced black olives, or sour cream. You can serve this keto taco meatloaf with a side salad or even with a keto soup. A side of keto biscuits, cornbread, English muffins, or crackers would also be a great addition. If you’d like to add a mashed dish to your meal, some great options include mashed cauliflower, mashed kohlrabi, or mashed turnips.

Here are some keto side salads that would pair nicely with this meatloaf!

Creamy Keto Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Keto Avocado Tomato Feta Salad

Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Blue Cheese Salad

Low Carb Creamy Taco Coleslaw

Helpful Hints:

*If you’d like, you can substitute your favorite taco seasoning in place of the homemade taco seasoning.

*For best results, I recommend letting your meatloaf set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• 9×5 inch loaf pan
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups

Splash of Encouragement:

***Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments. Psalm 112:1***