Pork Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is one of those deeply satisfying comfort foods that can feel off-limits when you're avoiding pork, especially with so many classic recipes calling for bacon wraps or pork-blended ground meat. This version keeps things completely clear of pork at every step, leaning on rich 80/20 ground beef as the star. Almond flour stands in for breadcrumbs, binding everything together beautifully while keeping the loaf tender and sliceable rather than dense or crumbly. Coconut aminos bring that savory, umami depth you'd expect from a well-seasoned meatloaf, and the tangy tomato-and-apple-cider-vinegar glaze caramelizes into something genuinely crave-worthy during the bake. The real showstopper, though, is the mushroom gravy — cremini mushrooms are browned until deeply golden, then simmered with beef bone broth and thickened with arrowroot starch for a silky, glossy sauce that makes every slice feel like a proper dinner. It's the kind of meal that works just as well for a weeknight as it does when you want to impress someone at the table.
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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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