Celery Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort food doesn't get much more satisfying than a thick-sliced meatloaf blanketed in a rich, glossy mushroom gravy — and this version delivers every bit of that cozy, stick-to-your-ribs feeling. Almond flour stands in for traditional breadcrumbs as the binder, while coconut aminos and smoked paprika bring a deep, savory complexity that makes the whole loaf taste like it's been slow-developed for hours. The tangy tomato-coconut aminos glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the top that irresistible lacquered finish. Meanwhile, the cremini mushroom gravy is built the right way — browning the mushrooms until deeply golden before deglazing with bone broth, so every spoonful is packed with umami. Arrowroot starch thickens the gravy to a silky, spoon-coating consistency without any grain-based thickeners. The whole dish is naturally free of celery in any form, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — just straightforward, clean ingredients from start to finish. It's the kind of meal that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.
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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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