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Diabetic-Friendly BBQ Meatloaf with Creme Fraiche Potatoes, Brown Butter Peas with Shallots and Red Onion Rings
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Diabetic-Friendly BBQ Meatloaf with Creme Fraiche Potatoes, Brown Butter Peas with Shallots and Red Onion Rings

Modified from Original Source for diabetic-friendly eating
Diabetic-Friendly: Reduced sugar, optimized macros
39
Prep (min)
91
Cook (min)
2h 10m
Total Time
6
Servings
1244.7
Cal/serving
22.8g
Protein/srv
37.2g
Sugar/srv

🧵 Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups no-sugar-added ketchup
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup allulose/monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Hot sauce, such as Sriracha, as needed
  • 1/3 cup dark allulose/monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • Heaping 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 4 ounces ground pork fat
  • 1 organic free-range egg
  • 1/2 cup San Marzano tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 russet potatoes, cut into large dice and chilled in cold water
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 shallots, peeled
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup English peas
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Canola oil, for deep-frying

🧪 Full Nutrition (per serving)

1244.7
Calories
22.8g
Protein
72.2g
Carbs
7.1g
Fiber
37.2g
Sugar
99.3g
Fat
29g
Sat Fat
1139mg
Sodium

🌍 Origin & History

This BBQ meatloaf with creme fraiche potatoes comes from the gastropub trend of the early 2000s, where chefs elevated comfort food with upscale sides. The creme fraiche adds richness to the potatoes without heavy cream, and the brown butter peas provide a nutty counterpoint. The meatloaf itself uses a sugar-free glaze that lets the beef flavor take center stage.

🥗 Diabetic-Friendly Pairings

Cauliflower mash, steamed broccoli, garden salad with vinaigrette

🧐 Why This Recipe Works for Diabetics

Replaced brown sugar with allulose/monk fruit blend
Used no-sugar-added ketchup
Quantities adjusted ~10% for diabetic macros

Diabetic modifications:
- 1 1/4 cups ketchup → 1 1/4 cups no-sugar-added ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar → 1/3 cup allulose/monk fruit sweetener
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar → 1/3 cup dark allulose/monk fruit sweetener

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