MSG Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food that deserves a serious upgrade, and this version delivers with deeply savory flavor built entirely from whole, clean ingredients. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout both the loaf and the gravy, bringing that rich, umami-forward depth without any added glutamates — so you get all the satisfaction with none of the hidden additives that make store-bought sauces a gamble. Almond flour keeps the texture tender and cohesive, while smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme layer in warmth that makes every bite feel intentional. The tangy tomato-and-coconut-aminos glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the top that sticky, lacquered finish you'd expect from a classic. The real showstopper, though, is the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms are cooked until deeply golden, then simmered with bone broth and thickened with arrowroot starch into a silky, glossy sauce that pools around every slice. Letting the loaf rest before cutting is a small step that pays off big, keeping the juices locked in for clean, satisfying portions. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this is the kind of recipe that makes eating clean feel genuinely indulgent.
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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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