Paleo Meatloaf

This paleo meatloaf is the ultimate hearty and comforting meal. Plus it’s packed with protein, a handful of wholesome ingredients, and is so easy to make. This is sure to quickly become a family favorite. Serve with mashed potatoes for the perfect cozy dish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This paleo meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food.
• It is incredibly cozy.
• The recipe is paleo, gluten free, and dairy free.
• It is so easy to make.
• It is a family favorite.
• All you need is a handful of wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Ground beef. 2 lbs of grass-fed ground beef are needed. I always choose 85-90% beef.
• Eggs. 2 large eggs are used to help bind the meatloaf together.
• Almond flour. Almond flour is what makes this recipe paleo and naturally gluten free.
• Ketchup. Choose a whole30 approved ketchup. This is my favorite. This will be used in the meatloaf and to top the meatloaf.
• Yellow onion. 1 small yellow onion, diced. Can use a white onion as well.
• Garlic. About 3 cloves, minced.
• Olive oil. Used to saute the onion and garlic.
• Mustard. This adds a nice tangy flavor.
• Seasonings. Salt, pepper, and italian seasoning are needed.

How to Make

Step 1

Preheat oven, saute the onions and garlic. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a medium skillet, saute the onions in the 2 Tbsp olive oil until soft, add the garlic, add a dash of sea salt and continue to cook, stirring, for about one minute, then remove from heat.

Step 2

Mix meatloaf ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the beef, eggs, almond flour, 3 Tbsp ketchup, cooked onion and garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, Italian seasoning. Mix with your hands until well incorporated but try not to over-mix, since this will toughen the meat.

Step 3

Bake the meatloaf. Transfer the meat mixture to a 9 x 5 loaf pan (or 8.5 x 4.5) and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove and spread 1/4-1/3 cup of the ketchup over the top of the loaf, return to oven and continue to bake for 40-45 more minutes until center is cooked. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Serve and enjoy! Cut the paleo meatloaf into slices and serve hot with homemade mashed potatoes.

Expert Tips

• Bring the ground beef to room temp for 30 minutes before making the meatloaf.
• Saute the onions and garlic slowly, at a low temp. This will allow the flavors to meld and not burn. Allow to cool before adding to meatloaf mixture.
• For best results, allow meatloaf to cool for a few minutes then serve hot with mashed potatoes.
• For a balanced meal, serve with a delicious greens salad. Like this parsnip & apple salad or this tahini caesar salad.