Dairy Free Herb & Sweet Potato Meatloaf
Meatloaf has a reputation for being heavy and loaded with dairy-laden binders, but this version flips the script entirely — no milk, no butter, no cheese, and yet it's incredibly moist and full of flavor. The secret is sweet potato purée, which works double duty as both a binder and a natural sweetener, replacing the milk-soaked breadcrumbs you'd find in a traditional recipe. Cassava flour keeps everything together without any grains or dairy, while coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar add a savory, tangy depth that makes each slice genuinely crave-worthy. Fresh thyme, oregano, turmeric, and ginger give the beef a warmly spiced backbone that feels anything but plain. The two-stage sweet potato glaze — brushed on halfway through and again near the end — caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating that sticky, glossy top that makes meatloaf so satisfying in the first place. A ten-minute rest before slicing keeps all those juices locked in, so every slice holds together cleanly on the plate. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that nobody will guess is completely free of dairy.
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6 servings
For the meatloaf
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sweet potato purée (from about 1 small sweet potato, baked and mashed)
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp sweet potato purée
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat the coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
While the aromatics cool, make the glaze: combine the 3 tbsp sweet potato purée, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, and 1/4 tsp turmeric in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
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