Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is one of those deeply satisfying comfort foods that can feel off-limits once you start reading the ingredient labels on store-bought sauces, seasoning packets, and Worcestershire-style condiments — most of which sneak in synthetic flavoring agents you'd rather avoid. This version keeps everything clean and real, leaning on smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, and coconut aminos to build that savory, deeply seasoned flavor from scratch. Almond flour stands in for breadcrumbs and keeps the loaf tender, while a tangy tomato-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven for a sticky, lacquered finish. The mushroom gravy is where things get truly special — cremini mushrooms are browned until golden and nutty, then simmered in beef bone broth with fresh thyme and a coconut aminos splash, thickened with arrowroot starch into a glossy, spoonable sauce that tastes like it took hours. Every single ingredient in this recipe is something you can actually recognize and pronounce, which means no guessing games about what's hiding in your dinner. Serve it sliced thick with the gravy pooling around each piece and a scatter of fresh parsley on top, and it's the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible.
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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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