Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Cheesecake Factory Meatloaf ~ A KETO Friendly Version

A gourmet, delicious & impressive meatloaf meal!
Pictured: One slice of meatloaf with roasted asparagus, garlic & tomatoes.
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork or lamb*
1/2 pound ground turkey or veal*
3/4 cup large-curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red or orange bell pepper
1/2 cup (1 ounce) pork panko**
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar free ketchup or tomato sauce
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste 
mashed cauliflower (optional)
sugar free ketchup (optional)

Method:
Preheat oven to 375*. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. (The best method is to wear gloves and mix with both hands.) Lightly coat a loaf pan and a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Pack into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Invert onto greased baking sheet. Bake for 65 minutes or until done. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
If desired, serve on top of mashed cauliflower and with sugar free ketchup. 
Serves 6.

*The original recipe uses a combination of beef, pork and veal.
**You can use regular pork rinds and crush them, but I highly recommend purchasing a bag of "Pork Panko". (I found it online.) I tried some recipes that called for crushed pork rinds, but I gag at the smell and taste of regular pork rinds, and when crushed, I find that their consistency becomes gummy. Pork Panko has the texture of bread crumbs and can be substituted in any recipe that calls for regular panko or bread crumbs. (When stored in the refrigerator, they will remain fresh until needed.)
Notes: My family loved this meal! The oven roasted asparagus went well with the meat. To see the recipe, on this blog, please click on the link below:
Low Carb PERFECT Oven Roasted Asparagus (With Garlic & Tomatoes)

Nutritional info per serving, approximately:
452.75 calories ~ 26.8 grams fat ~ 3.9 grams net carbs ~ 45.9 grams protein





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