Low Sugar Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 5 min

4.9

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Low Sugar Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food that usually comes loaded with ketchup packed with high-fructose corn syrup, breadcrumbs hiding extra sweeteners, and store-bought gravy thickened with who-knows-what. This version delivers all that same hearty, stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction without a single gram of added sugar anywhere in the recipe. Almond flour stands in for traditional breadcrumbs, coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly rich depth in place of Worcestershire or sugary sauces, and a simple tomato paste glaze — brightened with apple cider vinegar — caramelizes beautifully in the oven without any sweetener needed. The real showstopper is the mushroom gravy: cremini mushrooms are browned until deeply golden, then simmered in beef bone broth and thickened with arrowroot starch for a silky, restaurant-worthy pour that's completely clean. Smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, and fresh thyme layer in so much flavor that you genuinely won't miss anything. This is the kind of meal that satisfies a crowd on a weeknight and holds up just as well the next day sliced cold straight from the fridge.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
½ cup almond flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup beef bone broth
2 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the glaze

2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the mushroom gravy

2 tbsp avocado oil
12 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 cups beef bone broth
2 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp cold water
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with avocado oil or line it with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup beef bone broth, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no streaks remain; overmixing will tighten the texture.

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