Ginger Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Classic comfort food gets a serious upgrade here, and the result is a deeply savory, satisfying centerpiece that feels anything but restrictive. Ground beef is bound with almond flour and eggs instead of breadcrumbs, keeping the whole thing grain-free while still delivering that tender, sliceable texture you want from a proper meatloaf. Coconut aminos and smoked paprika layer in a rich, umami-forward depth, and the tangy tomato-based glaze caramelizes beautifully at the edges during the bake. The real showstopper is the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms are browned hard until golden, then simmered with bone broth and thickened with arrowroot starch into a silky, restaurant-worthy sauce that pulls the whole plate together. Because every component is built from scratch using whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden spice blends or additives that might sneak in unwanted flavors. This is the kind of meal that makes a Sunday dinner feel genuinely special, and the leftovers — if there are any — reheat beautifully the next day.
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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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