Honey Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food that earns a permanent spot in the weekly rotation, and this version delivers all the hearty, savory satisfaction of the classic without a drop of honey or any sweetener that could sneak in through a store-bought glaze or sauce. The loaf itself gets its structure from almond flour and eggs, while coconut aminos and smoked paprika layer in a deep, complex flavor that makes every bite feel intentional. A tangy tomato-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the top that gorgeous, sticky-looking finish without relying on anything sweet. Then there's the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms browned until deeply golden, deglazed with beef bone broth, and thickened with arrowroot starch into something genuinely silky and rich. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in both the loaf and the gravy, adding that savory, umami depth you'd normally chase with Worcestershire or soy sauce. Letting the loaf rest before slicing is the small step that makes a big difference, keeping every portion clean and juicy rather than crumbling apart on the plate. This is the kind of meal that satisfies a full table and leaves everyone reaching for seconds.
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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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