Citric Acid Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food that deserves a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation, and this version delivers everything you want — a juicy, well-seasoned loaf with a sticky, savory glaze and a silky mushroom gravy that makes every bite feel special. Avoiding citric acid can be trickier than it sounds, since it hides in everything from canned tomatoes to store-bought condiments and spice blends, but this recipe keeps things clean by leaning on whole-food ingredients you can trust. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and add a deep, umami-rich backbone without any of the additives that typically sneak into bottled sauces. Almond flour binds the loaf beautifully, keeping the texture tender and moist rather than dense or crumbly the way breadcrumb-heavy versions can get. The mushroom gravy is the real showstopper — cremini mushrooms are seared until deeply golden, then simmered in beef bone broth and thickened with arrowroot starch for a glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. Letting the loaf rest a full ten minutes before slicing is the small step that makes a big difference, giving you clean, sturdy portions that hold together under all that gorgeous gravy. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a dinner that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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