Low Carb Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites
🧾 Ingredients:
🥩 Meat Mixture:
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
1/2 cup almond flour (low-carb binder)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp ketchup (optional, use sugar-free for keto)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
🧀 Filling:
100 g mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
🍅 Optional Glaze:
2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
1 tsp mustard
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven
Preheat to 190°C (375°F)
Line a baking sheet or grease a muffin tin - Make the meat mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
Ground beef
Almond flour
Parmesan
Egg
Garlic & onion
Ketchup & Worcestershire
All seasonings
Mix until just combined (don’t overmix) - Form the bites
Take a small portion of meat
Flatten it in your hand
Place a cube of mozzarella in the center
Wrap meat around it and roll into a ball - Arrange
Place meatloaf bites on baking sheet or in muffin tin - Add glaze (optional)
Brush tops lightly with ketchup + mustard mixture - Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through
Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for a caramelized top - Rest & serve
Let cool slightly before serving (cheese inside will be hot!)
✨ Tips:
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version
Add chopped spinach or herbs for extra flavor
Want extra cheesy? Mix shredded cheese into the meat too
Air fryer option: cook at 180°C for 12–15 minutes