Paraben Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort food doesn't get much more satisfying than a thick slice of meatloaf blanketed in a rich, savory gravy — and this version delivers all of that without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. Ground beef is bound with almond flour and eggs instead of breadcrumbs, while coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the whole dish free from the synthetic preservatives and additives that show up in so many conventional pantry staples. The tangy tomato-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving the loaf those deeply colored, slightly sticky edges that make meatloaf worth eating in the first place. Then comes the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms browned until golden, simmered in beef bone broth, and thickened with arrowroot starch for a glossy, restaurant-worthy finish that's completely grain-free. Letting the loaf rest a full ten minutes before slicing is the small step that keeps every portion clean and juicy rather than crumbling apart on the plate. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this is the kind of deeply flavored, whole-ingredient dinner that makes clean eating feel like anything but a compromise.
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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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