Chicken Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Classic comfort food gets a serious upgrade here, built entirely from beef, eggs, and pantry staples that keep things grain-free and completely poultry-free without sacrificing an ounce of satisfaction. Almond flour stands in for traditional breadcrumbs as the binder, while coconut aminos add that deep, savory backbone you'd normally get from Worcestershire sauce — and the result is a moist, well-seasoned loaf that holds together beautifully when sliced. A tangy tomato-coconut aminos glaze caramelizes on top during the bake, giving the exterior that sticky, lacquered finish that makes meatloaf so irresistible. The real showstopper, though, is the mushroom gravy: deeply browned cremini mushrooms, fresh thyme, and beef bone broth come together in a rich, glossy sauce thickened with arrowroot starch instead of flour. Pouring that gravy over a thick slice is the kind of weeknight dinner moment that makes everyone at the table go quiet in the best possible way. It's hearty, deeply flavored, and genuinely feels like the kind of meal you'd find at a great Sunday supper — no shortcuts, no compromise.
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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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