BHA & BHT Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort food doesn't get much more satisfying than a thick slice of meatloaf blanketed in a rich, savory mushroom gravy — and this version delivers all of that without any of the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many packaged sauces, seasoning blends, and conventional condiments. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, from the 80/20 ground beef to the cremini mushrooms that get deeply browned in avocado oil before becoming the base of a silky, arrowroot-thickened gravy. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, adding that umami depth without any of the additives you'd typically find in a bottle off the grocery shelf. Almond flour keeps the loaf tender and bound without breadcrumbs, and the tangy tomato-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the top that classic lacquered finish. The mushroom gravy comes together while the meatloaf rests, so everything hits the table warm and ready at the same time. It's the kind of deeply flavored, stick-to-your-ribs dinner that feels indulgent but is built entirely from clean, straightforward ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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