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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Dinner Recipes

    The Best Keto Instant Pot Meatloaf (Mushroom Gravy)

    Published: Oct 10, 2018· Modified: Nov 11, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    Keto Instant Pot Meatloaf is the perfect twist on classic comfort food.

    This meatloaf can be thrown together quickly, and the mushroom gravy is made in the same pan which means little clean up.

    This is the perfect meal idea for busy weeknights, with just 10 minutes of prep time needed.

    Sliced keto Instant Pot meatloaf with mushroom gravy poured over
    Keto Instant Pot meatloaf (mushroom gravy)

    Just watch the quick video to learn how to use the Instant Pot pressure cooker to make the gravy at the same time.

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    • Is meatloaf keto?
    • Ingredients you need
    • How to cook meatloaf in the Instant Pot
    • How to make keto gravy
    • More Instant Pot and side dish recipes
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    Is meatloaf keto?

    Traditional meatloaf is not keto. The regular recipe usually has breadcrumbs, wheat flour and is often served with high sugar barbecue sauce.

    Meatloaf is one of my favourite meals to make in the Instant Pot. Using medium fat ground beef, a few simple ingredients makes this the perfect healthy family meal that everyone will love.

    Ingredients you need

    All quantities and instructions are in the recipe card below.

    Keto meatloaf ingredients

    • Ground beef
    • Onion 
    • Black pepper
    • Minced garlic
    • Coconut aminos
    • Yellow mustard
    • Eggs
    • Italian seasoning
    • Almond meal/flour
    • Salt

    Keto Mushroom Gravy

    • Olive oil
    • Coconut aminos
    • Baby mushrooms
    • Salt
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Beef stock
    • Sour cream

    How to cook meatloaf in the Instant Pot

    To make a meatloaf in the Instant Pot you must cook it in a foil packet or oven-safe container that will fit inside the Instant Pot. Enough liquid is placed in the Instant Pot to bring it to pressure, then a trivet is placed at the bottom before arranging the meatloaf on the trivet.

    The space under the trivet is perfect for cooking a side dish or gravy. For this recipe, I made a mushroom gravy underneath the meatloaf, but you could easily cook a vegetable instead of gravy.

    A plate of sliced meatloaf and mushroom gravy
    Meatloaf with mushroom gravy

    How to make keto gravy

    The first step is to make the mushroom gravy in the Instant Pot. Sauté the mushrooms using the sauté function on the Instant Pot. Sautéing the mushrooms is optional, but I have found a few minutes sautéing the mushrooms brings out the flavour.

    After the mushrooms are sautéed you will mix in some beef broth, coconut aminos, and balsamic vinegar. Place a trivet over the gravy and turn off the Instant Pot while you mix together the meatloaf.

    Sliced mushrooms being fried in the Instant Pot
    Saute the mushrooms

    Method

    Next, combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. To make the meatloaf keto-friendly I have replaced bread crumbs with almond meal. The eggs and almond meal will bind together so the meatloaf stays together.

    Cut a large piece of aluminium foil to make a foil packet. Form the meat into a meatloaf shape in the center then fold up the size and close the foil packet. Then move the foil packet the rest on the trivet in your Instant Pot.

    The meatloaf will cook in 35 minutes on manual then release the pressure doing a quick release. I usually use my long-handled trivet so that I can easily lift my meatloaf without burning myself. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before opening the foil packet and draining any extra juice.

    • Ground beef, seasonings and raw egg in a mixing bowl to make the meatloaf
      Mix the meatloaf basic ingredients
    • Ground beef meatloaf being wrapped in foil
      Form into a meatloaf shape
    • Foil-wrapped meatloaf in the Instant Pot
      Make a foil package
    • Instant Pot with 35 minutes on the clock timer
      Cook then release pressure

    How to thicken mushroom gravy

    While the meatloaf is resting it is time to finish the gravy. This mushroom gravy is cream based. So it is thickened using sour cream and the art of reduction.

    Turn the Instant Pot back to sauté mode and mix in the sour cream. Continue to mix the gravy for 5-10 minutes until the liquid has reduced about ⅓ of the way. You will yield about 1 cup of mushroom gravy.

    Creamed mushrooms being cooked and thickened
    Mushroom gravy (keto friendly)

    You have a lot of control with this mushroom gravy. The longer you allow the liquid to reduce the thicker the gravy will be. For a thinner gravy reduce for closer to five or six minutes. For a thick gravy let the sauce reduce for 10, maybe even 12 minutes.

    A plate of meatloaf with mushroom gravy and a side salad
    Easy Instant Pot meatloaf

    Finally turn the Instant Pot off. The gravy can be spooned over the meatloaf before or after slicing.

    If you are missing the mashed potatoes with your meatloaf try this awesome recipe for mashed cauliflower. It is so easy and goes wonderfully with the gravy.

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    More Instant Pot and side dish recipes

    There are so many easy delicious side dishes for beef, these are just a few of the most popular recipes.

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    Delicious family-friendly Instant Pot meatloaf with mushroom gravy
    • Instant pot - 11 in 1, and it even comes with an air fryer lid.
    • Accessory pack - boil eggs, make muffins and cakes, steam vegetables etc.
    • Steam vent - direct the steam where you want it to go.

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    Sliced keto Instant Pot meatloaf with mushroom gravy poured over

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    Keto Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe

    The perfect quick and easy healthy family meal - Keto Instant Pot Meatloaf with a quick and easy creamy mushroom sauce.
    Servings: 4 people
    NET carbs: 6g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Category: Dinner
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Gluten Free. Grain free. Keto. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    Meatloaf

    • 700 g (1.5 lb) ground/minced beef
    • ½ (0.5 ) onion small
    • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) black pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 2 eggs - medium medium
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 25 g (0.25 cups) almond meal/flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Mushroom Gravy

    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
    • 8 oz (3 cups) button mushrooms
    • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
    • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
    • 375 ml (1.5 cups) beef stock
    • ½ cup (0.5 cup) sour cream

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Instant Pot - Accessories Pack

    Instructions

    • Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. The salt will help the mushroom breakdown and soften.
    • Add the balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, and beef broth. Give it a quick stir, then turn off the Instant Pot and place a trivet over the mushrooms. Be sure to turn off the Instant Pot or all your gravy will evaporate.
    • In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix the meatloaf until the eggs are thoroughly mixed in. 
    • Cut a large piece of aluminium foil. Place the meatloaf mixture in the centre of the aluminium foil. Then shape the meat into the form of a meatloaf that will fix inside of the Instant Pot.  
    • Fold the side of the foil up and seal it at the top to form a foil packet. Place the foil packet on the trivet in the Instant Pot. Close the lid then turn the pressure valve to point toward sealing.
    • Cook the meatloaf on high pressure using the "manual" or "pressure cook" function for 35 minutes. Release the pressure quickly by using the back of a spoon to turn the pressure release valve to point toward "open". 
    • Remove the meatloaf from the Instant Pot and set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes before opening the packet and draining any excess liquid from the packet. 
    • While the meatloaf is resting turn the Instant Pot back to saute mode. Mix the sour cream into the mushroom gravy. Continue to mix the gravy until the liquid has reduced about ⅓ of the way and the gravy has thickened. You will yield about 1 cup gravy.
    • Serve the meatloaf topped with the mushroom gravy and a side of mashed cauliflower or salad. Garnish is green onions or fresh parsley.
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    Notes

    • For a thicker gravy - continue to reduce the liquid until the desired consistency.
    • Balsamic vinegar does contain a small number of carbs, but only 3g per tbsp. You may want to use regular white vinegar but may need to add a pinch of sweetener to the sauce so it isn't so acidic tasting.

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    Keto Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 serve
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    6
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    38
    g
    76
    %
    Fat
     
    47
    g
    72
    %
    Calcium
     
    117
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    4.7
    mg
    26
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    618
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Cindy

      May 08, 2020 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it is so wonderful! The meatloaf is perfect and the gravy so delicious. It was also quick and easy to prepare. Thank you so much for sharing. ♥️

      Reply
    2. Misty Capps

      January 24, 2020 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      This meatloaf and gravy were SOOOOOOO delicious!!! My husband and kids ate it up! We have tried so many new recipes lately, and 90% of them have been just okay. I was so delighted that this one was so tasty!! We will be adding it to our regular rotation.

      Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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    3. Linette Arnold

      October 22, 2019 at 12:47 am

      I bet the mushrooms give it that nice brown color but I imagine I could use onions instead.

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        October 23, 2019 at 3:03 pm

        Perfect!

        Reply
    4. Linette Arnold

      October 22, 2019 at 12:46 am

      The gravy looks amazing! What a novel way to create it.

      Reply
    5. Wendy Mauzeroll

      October 16, 2019 at 3:18 am

      I don't use foil in my cooking. Can it be replaced with parchment paper

      Reply
    6. Stephanie Harris-Stevens

      July 25, 2019 at 8:13 am

      What is coconut aminos? Thanks

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        July 27, 2019 at 5:20 pm

        Coconut aminos are a healthier replacement for soy sauce for those of us who avoid soy. You may use soy sauce if this is not a concern. The taste will be very similar.

        Reply
    7. Cameron Poe

      March 03, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      I just got an instant pot, and this is the first thing I cooked in it. It was delicious!

      Reply
    8. Steph

      February 26, 2019 at 2:38 am

      I don’t have an instand Pot. How long can I cook this in the oven instead?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        February 27, 2019 at 11:16 am

        I have another recipe for bacon wrapped meatloaf baked in the oven, you can see it here. Alternatively, you may bake this meatloaf in the oven for 40 minutes at 180C/350F or until cooked in the centre. Cooking times will depend on the size of the cooking dish used.

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    9. MISTY Thompson

      February 09, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Would ACV work? It is lighter and slight sweetness.

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    10. Susie

      January 07, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      If I don’t have mushrooms to make the liquid for the bottom of the instapot- how much water should I add?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        January 09, 2019 at 9:10 am

        You could use some beef stock instead. That would add flavour and create the beginning of the gravy.

        Reply
    11. Rachel

      October 21, 2018 at 1:06 am

      This looks so yummy! Never thought to make meatloaf in my IP. Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Anne

      October 17, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      Hi Libby,
      Where did you get your Instant Pot? I am unable to source one in Australia, and knowing you are in New Zealand, you might have some suggestions.
      Thank you and Take care
      Anne in Adelaide South Australia

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        October 18, 2018 at 9:12 pm

        Mine is a Russell Hobbs one. My amazing video woman is in the US, which is why you can see the Instant Pot brand on the cooking videos.

        Reply

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