• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Cookbooks

All Day I Dream About Food

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • FAQ
    • About
    • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Keto Dinner Ideas » Keto French Onion Meatloaf

    Published: Oct 24, 2019 · Modified: Jun 9, 2020 by Carolyn

    Keto French Onion Meatloaf

    This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    11.9K shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This keto meatloaf recipe is the pinnacle of low carb comfort food. Pair it with some delicious low carb red wine for a hearty and healthy comfort food meal. This post is sponsored by Secco Wine Club.

    Close up shot of keto french onion meatloaf on a grey platter, smothered in cheese and caramelized onions.

    This keto french onion meatloaf is easy, delicious, and full of great flavor. And of course I want you to make it as soon as humanly possible. But that’s not what I want to discuss with you today.

    Today I want to discuss one of my favorite subjects: wine.

    Low Carb Wine

    I have learned a lot about wine in the past few weeks, and a lot about the current state of the wine industry. And it’s a little creepy, to be frank.

    Let’s put it this way: when it comes to a keto diet, not all wines are created equal. Not even close. And most consumers, including myself, are woefully deceived about what goes into our favorite beverage.

    Low carb low sugar wines

    I’m a red wine drinker and have been for a long time, and I typically drink a glass every evening. Since I don’t like sweet wines, and I stick to deep reds, I wasn’t worried about the carbs and the sugars. And then I had a phone call with the head of Secco Wine Club that changed my perceptions… and my wine drinking habits.

    I’m now a deep believer in their products, their methods, and their delicious PALO61 wines. And you will be too, after you read this.

    What’s in your wine?

    The long and short of it is that the wine industry has us over a barrel (pun totally intended) and the lack of transparency is deeply disturbing. Wine is at a peak of popularity right now and demand exceeds supply, so many vineyards are taking shortcuts, forcing grapes to grow in less than ideal conditions.

    This requires forced irrigation, instead of the normally dry conditions that wine grapes prefer. And the resulting juice lacks the flavor, color, and nutritional content that traditional wines contain. To make up for it, vintners are adding all sorts of additives and chemicals, and even sweeteners. Some of these bottles can contain up to 20g of sugars per bottle.

    And as wines are not required to have an ingredient list or a nutritional label, we consumers have no idea what we’re drinking or how many carbs it really contains. Making it anything but keto-friendly.

    Nutrition labels on wine

    Truly Low Sugar Wine

    Thankfully, there are some people out there making wine the old fashioned way, and Secco Wine Club is one of them. And they believe in full transparency, including a nutritional label on the back of every bottle.

    They own the process from grape to glass, with vineyards in Tuscany using dry farming methods. This means no forced irrigation, just the vines growing in their natural environment, and at the whims of the weather patterns. The roots of the vines can reach down as far as 18 feet, drawing in the vital nutrients from the soil and water.

    And they use old world wine making methods, with no additives, no chemicals, non-GMO and completely vegan too.

    This strict adherence to quality results in delicious, clean wines with less than 2g of carbs per bottle and less than 2g of residual sugars per bottle. Per bottle, not per glass!

    A serving of French Onion Meatloaf on a grey plate with onions, cauliflower, and snap peas.

    But how does PALO61 taste?

    Crisp, clean, delicious. Honestly, clean-tasting is the best way I can describe it. It’s pretty amazing and I think it may have ruined me for any other wine ever again.

    I had a wine club that I signed up for during a visit to Napa a few years ago and I’ve cancelled it now. I opened one remaining bottle the other day and it was very cloying to my tastebuds. I found it hard to drink, to be honest.

    I’m not much of a white wine drinker so I may not be your best guide there, but the PALO61 rosé is wonderful and I shared a bottle with some friends the other day. We all gave it thumbs up.

    Keto meatloaf on a grey plate on a white table.

    How does Secco Wine Club work?

    Yes, it’s called a “wine club” but you don’t have to sign up for a membership. You can purchase by the bottle and order as frequently as you like.

    And they are offering my readers complimentary shipping on orders of 3 or more bottles of PALO61 wines. This is a savings of $20.

    Use code FOODDREAMER at checkout.

    So do I recommend the low carb PALO61 wines? Yes, I really genuinely do. Quite fervently, in fact, because I believe in their mission and I actually love the wine.

    If you are a wine drinker on a keto diet and want to enjoy your glass without worry, you need to try these. Low carb, low sugar wine made the old fashioned way, without additives or chemicals.

    Drink with peace of mind, my friends. Cheers.

    What to pair with low carb wine

    Oh yes, the recipe. I almost forgot.

    I’m lying. I never forget about food. Anyway, let me assure you that this French Onion Meatloaf is the ideal pairing with PALO61 Toscano Rosso. The rich red pairs so well with a hearty meal like this one. But add some caramelized onions and some Gruyere cheese? Match made in heaven.

    This is a relatively simple keto meatloaf to make and the most time-consuming part is caramelizing the onions. That’s always a slow process but worth it every time. After that, the rest comes together very quickly.

    And even the kids love it! The meatloaf, I mean. Not the wine. My kids don’t drink wine quite yet…

    A close up shot of sliced keto meatloaf with caramelized onions and cheese.

    French Onion Meatloaf

    This keto meatloaf recipe is the pinnacle of low carb comfort food, with rich caramelized onions and smothered in Gruyere cheese.
    4.92 from 23 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: keto meatloaf recipe
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 424kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon butter or bacon grease
    • 1 large white onion cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
    • Salt
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 lb ground pork or another lb ground beef
    • 1 cup ground pork rinds or ½ cup almond flour
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 ounces Gruyere cheese grated

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter or bacon grease. Once melted, add the sliced onions and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Stir in the thyme leaves, cook one more minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, pork rinds, onion powder, pepper, and an additional ½ teaspoon salt. Stir in the egg and half of the caramelized onions, then use your hands to thoroughly combine.
    • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and form the mixture into a loaf about 5 by 9 inches. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160F. Remove and turn off the oven.
    • Top with the shredded cheese and the remaining onions and place back in the warm oven to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.
    Nutrition Facts
    French Onion Meatloaf
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/10th of loaf)
    Calories 424 Calories from Fat 257
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 28.6g44%
    Carbohydrates 2.6g1%
    Fiber 0.6g2%
    Protein 33.9g68%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    11.9K shares

    free email series

    Secrets to Keto Baking

    Tips and tricks to delicious and healthy recipes!


    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

    Reader Interactions

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Mary Snow says

      December 07, 2022 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Just made this for dinner this evening. Best meatloaf I’ve ever had. My husband’s comment…this is REALLY good! The caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese take it over the top in flavor. I used grass fed ground beef and organic bulk pork. Thank you for this recipe! It’s a keeper!

      Reply
    2. Sarah Herman says

      December 05, 2022 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made a double recipe of this, but with italian sausage instead of pork, mozzarella instead of gruyere, and dried thyme instead of fresh (it’s what I had). It was so stinking good! And it froze really well. About to make it again tonight and my mouth is watering at work thinking about it.

      Reply
    « Older Comments

    Primary Sidebar

    FREE Secrets to Keto Baking

    Tips and tricks to delicious and healthy recipes!

    NEW E-COOKBOOK!
    The cover of Easy Dairy-Free Keto Desserts ebook.

    Carolyn Portrait

    Looking for the best low carb recipes? You’ve come to the right place! I’m Carolyn, a major carnivore and an unrepentant sweet tooth. Here you will find all you need to enjoy the low carb keto lifestyle to the fullest! Read more

    COPYRIGHT © 2023 · ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD · DISCLOSURE POLICY · PRIVACY POLICY

    Copyright© 2023