Soy Free Paleo Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food that deserves a serious upgrade, and this version delivers with deeply seasoned ground beef, a tangy tomato glaze, and a silky mushroom gravy that makes every slice feel like a special occasion. The binding comes from almond flour and eggs rather than breadcrumbs, so there's no wheat and no soy sneaking in through the usual shortcuts. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout both the loaf and the gravy, bringing that savory, umami depth without any of the legume concerns that make traditional meatloaf tricky for people avoiding soy. The mushroom gravy is built from scratch — cremini mushrooms browned until golden, fresh thyme, beef bone broth, and arrowroot starch for a glossy, spoonable finish that clings to every slice. Letting the loaf rest before cutting is the small but crucial step that keeps it from falling apart, giving you clean, juicy portions every time. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this is the kind of hearty, no-compromise dinner that makes eating clean feel genuinely satisfying rather than like a sacrifice.
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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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