Macadamia Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort food doesn't get much more satisfying than a juicy, herb-seasoned meatloaf crowned with a rich, silky gravy — and this version delivers all of that without any grains, gluten, or tree nuts like macadamia sneaking into the mix. Almond flour stands in as the binder, keeping the loaf tender and cohesive while staying firmly in grain-free territory. A tangy tomato-coconut aminos glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the top that deeply colored, sticky finish you'd expect from a classic. The real showstopper, though, is the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms are browned until golden, then simmered with bone broth, fresh thyme, and a touch of arrowroot starch to create a glossy, savory sauce that makes every slice feel restaurant-worthy. Coconut aminos does a lot of heavy lifting here, adding umami depth in both the loaf and the gravy without any soy or questionable additives. This is the kind of meal that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for feeding a crowd, 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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