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Classic Meatloaf ★★★★★

This homemade meatloaf is packed with protein and flavor and topped with a tangy sauce that will satisfy everyone at dinner time. We love to serve this popular comfort meal with a fresh peas and a creamy mashed cauliflower.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb  organic grass-fed beef (93% lean)
  • 1/4 egg
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion small dice
  • 1 small shallot finely diced
  • 1 cup finely diced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened ketchup * see note
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill an oven proof casserole dish 1/2 way with water and set in the oven. This creates a light steam and ensures your meatloaf won't crack on top. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, almond flour, egg, salt, pepper and garlic powder and set aside.
  • Heat a medium sauté pan over medium high heat and add avocado oil. Add the onions, shallot, mushrooms, dry thyme and a pinch of salt and sauté for 10 minutes until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are starting to caramelize.
  •  Add the tomato paste and stir around to break it up, about 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by adding in the chicken broth and worcestershire sauce. Stir together the contents of the pan for just a minute until the mushrooms have soaked up most of the chicken broth. Turn off the heat and set the mixture aside to cool for just a few minutes.
  • Using a wooden spoon or your hands (your hands are the best mixing tool in the kitchen), mix in the cooked onion mixture with the ground beef until well combined. Form the mixture into a round oval shape and place on to the greased baking sheet. Gently press down to make sure the meat is at uniform height, about 2 inches thick.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes remove the meatloaf and spread the sauce on the top. Return to the oven and finish baking for an additional 20 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let rest about 10 minutes to ensure an easy slice. Enjoy!

Notes

*In our topping sauce we use Primal Kitchen organic unsweetened ketchup