Pregnancy Friendly Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Comfort food doesn't get much more satisfying than a hearty meatloaf crowned with a rich, silky gravy, and this version delivers all of that without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess during pregnancy. Ground beef is cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 160°F, and the recipe even calls for an instant-read thermometer to confirm it — no guesswork involved. Almond flour and eggs bind everything together beautifully in place of conventional breadcrumbs, while coconut aminos add a deep, savory depth that makes the whole loaf taste like it's been slow-cooked for hours. The mushroom gravy is built from scratch with cremini mushrooms, bone broth, garlic, and fresh thyme, so you know exactly what's going into every spoonful — no mystery packets or additives. Arrowroot starch thickens the gravy to a glossy, spoon-coating consistency that feels genuinely indulgent. The whole thing rests before slicing, which means clean, juicy portions that hold together on the plate and reheat beautifully if cravings strike again the next day. It's the kind of nourishing, from-scratch dinner that feels like a treat while still checking every box you need right now.
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6 servings
For the meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 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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