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    Paleo Meatloaf With Mushrooms Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Meatloaf resonates with some very fond memories for me. It takes me back to my childhood years at my grandmother's, where life was so much more comfortable at times.

    For many, a meatloaf recipe will travel through many generations of a family, always remaining the same. I would love to say that this recipe originated decades ago in my family; however, if it did, it would contain ingredients such as flour and bread-crumbs, things not suitable for my health, and a Paleo lifestyle.

    Meatloaf with mushrooms

    When my cravings for meatloaf began, I immediately faced the challenge of finding ingredient(s) that I would be able to use that would act as the bonding agent for the loaf. In traditional recipes, these ingredients would most commonly be flour and eggs.

    As we know, there are many healthy substitutes to wheat flour that we could use successfully, like almond or chestnut flour, for example; however, I try as often as possible to avoid this, especially since I'm limiting my nut consumption.

    What I chose to use instead was mushrooms and it was quite successful! An egg and mushrooms were all that was needed to prepare a delicious and juicy meatloaf that would hold well together.

    A sauce of homemade ketchup, honey, and Worcestershire sauce was prepared to spread on top of the loaf while it was cooking to give it an extra touch of sweet and salty taste. Worcestershire sauce often contains some soy sauce, and honey is high in fructose, but the amount used is small enough not to be an issue.

    If you'd prefer to stay away from those two items, however, or if you just don't have them handy in your kitchen, feel free to only use some homemade ketchup or other tomato-based sauce to spread on the loaf for an equally pleasing result.

    The meatloaf is quite filling by itself, so it can simply be served with a light and simple salad on the side.

    Meatloaf with mushrooms recipe

    Serves: 5

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb ground beef (you may substitute with ground pork)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 egg
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cups white button mushrooms, finely chopped
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, optional
    • 3 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ cup homemade ketchup;
    • 1 tablespoon honey, optional
    • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
    • 1 tablespoon paleo cooking fat
    Meatloaf with mushrooms Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
    2. In a medium-sized skillet placed over medium heat, melt the cooking fat, add the mushrooms and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
    3. In a large bowl, combine the meat, salt, pepper, egg, onion, mushrooms, chili pepper, thyme, oregano, and garlic. Mix well, making sure to break up the meat. Add the cooked mushrooms as well. It's very important that the mushrooms are evenly distributed to ensure the loaf bonds well.
    4. Lightly grease the loaf pan with additional cooking fat and fill it with the meat mixture. Place in the oven and cook for approximately 15 minutes.
    5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, honey, and Worcestershire sauce to make the sauce for the top of the meatloaf.
    6. After cooking for 15 minutes, gently spread the sauce on top of the loaf.
    7. Continue cooking for another 40 minutes.
    Meatloaf with mushrooms Recipe

    Meatloaf with mushrooms recipe

    A simple Paleo meatloaf recipe held together with button mushrooms instead of flour for an extra tasty and filling meal.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 552 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb ground beef you may substitute with ground pork
    • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 egg
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 2 cups white button mushrooms finely chopped
    • ½ – 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes optional
    • 3 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ cup homemade ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon honey optional
    • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
    • 1 tablespoon paleo cooking fat

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
    • In a medium-sized skillet placed over medium heat, melt the cooking fat, add the mushrooms and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
      1 tablespoon paleo cooking fat, 2 cups white button mushrooms
    • In a large bowl, combine the meat, salt, pepper, egg, onion, mushrooms, chili pepper, thyme, oregano, and garlic. Mix well, making sure to break up the meat. Add the cooked mushrooms as well. It’s very important that the mushrooms are evenly distributed to ensure the loaf bonds well.
      2 lb ground beef, 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 egg, 1 medium onion, 2 cups white button mushrooms, ½ – 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, 3 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, 3 cloves garlic
    • Lightly grease the loaf pan with additional cooking fat and fill it with the meat mixture. Place in the oven and cook for approximately 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, honey, and Worcestershire sauce to make the sauce for the top of the meatloaf.
      ½ cup homemade ketchup, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • After cooking for 15 minutes, gently spread the sauce on top of the loaf.
    • Continue cooking for another 40 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 34gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 774mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 5mg
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