Carrageenan 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 gravy — and this version delivers all of that without a single additive or thickener you'd need to second-guess. Carrageenan, a common stabilizer found in many broths, dairy alternatives, and processed condiments, can be surprisingly hard to avoid in classic meatloaf recipes that rely on packaged ingredients. Here, every component is built from scratch using whole-food staples: ground beef, almond flour, eggs, beef bone broth, and coconut aminos in place of soy sauce or Worcestershire. The glaze — a quick stir of tomato paste, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar — caramelizes into something deeply savory and slightly tangy as the loaf bakes, giving you that sticky, lacquered top without any mystery ingredients. The mushroom gravy is the real showstopper: cremini mushrooms browned until golden, finished with garlic, fresh thyme, and more bone broth, then thickened with arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch or flour. It's silky, earthy, and clings to every slice exactly the way a great gravy should. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a Sunday project — in the best possible way.
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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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