Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is pure comfort food, but most versions rely on Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, or cured meat add-ins that can quietly sneak in unwanted preservatives. This recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning on real, whole ingredients — coconut aminos for savory depth, tomato paste for richness, and smoked paprika for that subtle, smoky warmth you'd normally chase with processed shortcuts. Almond flour keeps the loaf tender and bound without any grain-based fillers, while beef bone broth adds moisture from the inside out. The tangy glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving you those deeply colored, slightly sticky edges that make every slice look like it came out of a serious kitchen. Then there's the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms browned until golden, finished with garlic, fresh thyme, and a bone broth base thickened with arrowroot starch — which turns a weeknight dinner into something genuinely impressive. Spoon it generously over each slice and finish with fresh parsley for a plate that's as satisfying to look at as it is to eat.
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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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