Keto Meatloaf Skewer is loved by everyone in the family and is perfect to have in the summertime. Most importantly, you can prepare these in an air fryer and on the grill. These meatloaf skewers are so juicy mouthwatering and full of flavors and are very straightforward to prepare these meatloaf skewers. You can make this Keto Meatloaf Skewers ahead and store them for parties, and barbecues. I make the free-of-sugar BBQ sauce to have with these skewers. It just takes 15 mins to prepare these skewers they are also low in carbs and also a great source of protein to include in your keto diet.
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STATS:
- Course: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
- Prep time: 15 mins.
- Cook time: 15 minutes.
- Total time: 30 mins.
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 273
EQUIPMENT:
- Skewers
- Air fryer
- Bowl (large)
- Brush
- Cooking spray
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 2 pieces of garlic
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef is used to make these meatloaf skewers; you can use chicken or turkey to make these skewers.
GARLIC:
- I use fresh garlic to make these meatloaf skewers; it enriches the taste of this recipe; you can also utilize garlic powder or its paste.
SEASONING:
- Some basic spices like smoked paprika, onion powder, or Italian seasoning are used to make these meatloaf skewers.
EGGS:
- Eggs should be at room temperature when you add in the matter of meatloaf; it works as a binding agent in these meatloaf skewers.
BBQ:
- A homemade keto version of BBQ sauce is used with these meatloaf skewers; you can also use store-bought.
Always read the label because some of them have aspartame or sucralose in them and a few of them like keto primo have no sugar added.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
PREPARATION:
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water at least for one hour it will prevent bamboo sticks from getting burned during grilling.
- Spray the oil in the air fryer basket to avoid burning the bamboo sticks.
COMBINE THE INGREDIENTS:
- Take a bowl (large) and add the ground beef, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika powder, and eggs.
- Using your hands, combine all the ingredients.
MAKE THE MEATLOAF SKEWERS:
- Divide the meatloaf mixture into eight sections equally and make their balls.
- Shape into an oval and insert the skewers in the oval.
APPLY THE SAUCE:
- Divide the sauce into two separate bowls and put one bowl aside.
- Apply the sauce from one bowl onto the meatloaf skewers.
COOK THE SKEWERS:
- Put the skewers in the basket and cook it for 12-15 mints.
- Check the temperature with the meat thermometer and cook it till reaches 145 degrees F.
- You can also grill the meatloaf skewers at medium heat for five minutes per side or till it reaches 145 degrees F.
SERVE:
- Take out the meatloaf skewers and put it in the serving dish.
- Apply the BBQ sauce on the skewers with the brush and serve them.
TIPS:
- Do not add any almond flour or pork rinds to them; it is not useful and they bind together without this thing.
- You can adjust the size of the skewers according to your liking.
- If you make it bigger than this you can get 6 skewers of meatloaf; if you make making shorter than this you will get 10 meatloaf skewers.
- These meatloaf skewers are made with beef; you can also make these skewers with chicken or turkey.
- Keep your eye on the meatloaf skewers to get juicy skewers; they will get dried in no time.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these skewers in the sealed box and store them up for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Put these skewers in the freezer-safe box and store them for two months.
FAQs:
Is the sauce of BBQ keto-friendly?
- Many of the BBQ sauces that are brought from the store have added sugar in them, so always read the label before buying it from the store.
- You can make your free-from-sugar BBQ sauce, which has only 3g of carbs per two tbsp.
Can we make these meatloaf skewers ahead of time?
- Put the skewers in the sealed box and store it in the fridge for 5 days; and in the freezer for two months.
- Just cover your meatloaf skewers tightly with the plastic wrap to avoid getting freeze burn on it.
Are these skewers low in carbs?
- These meatloaf skewers just contain 3.1 g of carbs, 0.4g of fiber, and 2.7g of net carbs.
Will these meatloaf skewers be a rich in proteins?
- Keto meatloaf skewers contain 22g of proteins in them, making it a rich in protein food to have in the keto diet.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving size: 1 skewer
Calories: 273
Fat: 14.9g
Carbohydrates: 3.1g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 22g
Net carbs: 2.7g