Caffeine Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Classic comfort food gets a serious upgrade here, and every component earns its place on the plate. Ground beef is seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, garlic, and onion powder, then bound with almond flour and eggs for a tender, sliceable loaf that holds together beautifully. A tangy tomato-coconut aminos glaze caramelizes in the oven, giving the top that deeply colored, slightly sticky finish you want on a proper meatloaf. The real showstopper is the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms are browned until golden, then simmered with bone broth, fresh thyme, and a touch of coconut aminos before arrowroot starch thickens everything into a rich, glossy sauce. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, which means the deep, savory flavor you expect is fully intact without any of the usual additives or stimulants hiding in conventional condiments. This is the kind of meal that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for feeding a crowd, and the leftovers — if there are any — slice cleanly straight from the fridge.
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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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