Cashew Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort food doesn't get much more satisfying than a thick-sliced meatloaf smothered in a rich, savory gravy, and this version delivers all of that without any grains, gluten, or tree nuts like cashews sneaking into the mix. Almond flour stands in as the binder, keeping the loaf tender and cohesive while staying completely free of the nuts that show up in so many packaged paleo-friendly products. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting on umami — both in the meat mixture and the glaze — giving you that deep, slightly sweet savoriness without soy or anything questionable on the label. The real showstopper is the mushroom gravy: cremini mushrooms are browned hard until golden, then simmered with bone broth and thickened with arrowroot starch for a glossy, restaurant-worthy sauce that clings to every slice. A quick rest after baking means the loaf holds together cleanly when you cut into it, so you get those picture-perfect portions rather than a crumbling mess. This is the kind of meal that genuinely satisfies a crowd, whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or meal-prepping something hearty for the days ahead.
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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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