http://paleodietlifestyle.com/paleo-meat-loaf/
So let's begin with the statement "I hate meatloaf!" It's true. The only meatloaf I ever used to eat was my mom's. It wasn't even in loaf form though. We called it "meat blob." I think the only reason I ate it was because it WASN'T in loaf form. Because really...meat in loaf form is just weird. Then a couple summers ago I volunteered on a project that required 8 hours a day of hard labor outside in the scorching sun. More than a few times, we were welcomed inside for lunch to a freakin' "meat brick" and piping hot mashed potatoes! Needless to say, I was not too excited to try this meatloaf. But all I can say is that it is REALLY good. It's gotta be the bacon. This recipe was taken from the Paleo Diet Lifestyle blog and modified by our dearest Flowers. By the way, he claims it tastes better and better every day. So you can make it and have some throughout the week for lunches.
Ingredients:
Meatloaf:
2 lb. of ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 egg
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups mushroom, finely chopped
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp. fresh oregano, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. bacon, uncooked, minced
Ketchup topping (this should make more than the 1/2 cup you will need for the meatloaf):
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 cup water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground allspice
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional
1 tbsp. raw honey, optional
Directions:
Ketchup topping:
Mix all ketchup ingredients together and refrigerate overnight if you want the flavors to mix. I bet you can just put it on without refrigerating it but don't quote me on that. If you want a generic Paleo ketchup, just don't add the honey and Worcestershire sauce. You can use it as ordinary ketchup!
Meatloaf:
Mix all meatloaf ingredients together. Make sure mushrooms are mixed well (its the binder). Place in bread pan. Bake for 15 min at 350 degrees. After 15 min, slather on 1/2 cup of the ketchup. Bake for 40 more min at 350 degrees.
Ta DA! Definitely puts "meat blob" to shame. Sorry mom. Enjoy!
Becca =)
Meatloaf:
2 lb. of ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 egg
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups mushroom, finely chopped
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp. fresh oregano, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. bacon, uncooked, minced
Ketchup topping (this should make more than the 1/2 cup you will need for the meatloaf):
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 cup water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground allspice
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional
1 tbsp. raw honey, optional
Directions:
Ketchup topping:
Mix all ketchup ingredients together and refrigerate overnight if you want the flavors to mix. I bet you can just put it on without refrigerating it but don't quote me on that. If you want a generic Paleo ketchup, just don't add the honey and Worcestershire sauce. You can use it as ordinary ketchup!
Meatloaf:
Mix all meatloaf ingredients together. Make sure mushrooms are mixed well (its the binder). Place in bread pan. Bake for 15 min at 350 degrees. After 15 min, slather on 1/2 cup of the ketchup. Bake for 40 more min at 350 degrees.
Ta DA! Definitely puts "meat blob" to shame. Sorry mom. Enjoy!
Becca =)
sounds yummy! i will definitely try this out and send you pics (if they look good!). (found your site through laura buntain lee)
ReplyDeleteDo we have to use mushrooms?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late response! From what I have learned, mushrooms are necessary to keep the meatloaf together. If you can think of something else, let me know. Not a huge fan of mushrooms either. You can't taste them at all in this recipe though!
ReplyDeleteBecca (Hey we have the same name! This could get confusing.)