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    Home » Whole30 » Easy Paleo Whole30 Meatloaf

    Easy Paleo Whole30 Meatloaf

    Published: March 28, 2022 | Last Modified: March 30, 2022 | By: Kaleena Martinez

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    This Whole30, Paleo, gluten free, and dairy free Meatloaf is a delicious comfort food recipe that uses clean ingredients like almond flour, ground bison or ground beef, celery, and onions.

    A cooling rack with a Whole30 meatloaf sitting on top.
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    • Frequently asked questions
    • Tips
    • What to serve with
    • Storing and reheating
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    Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort recipe! This is one of my favorite recipes to meal prep on a Sunday and have for lunches for the rest of the week. It's an easy take on a traditional meatloaf recipe with classic flavors that is perfect for meal prep or a weeknight meal the whole family will love.

    This Whole30 meatloaf is a huge hit in my house and reminds me of the classic meatloaf recipe that my mom made when I was growing up. My mother's meatloaf was filled with a ton of questionable ingredients but the good news is this easy paleo meatloaf is made with just a handful of simple ingredients.

    Ingredients

    All the ingredients you need to make Whole30 Meatloaf.

    Ketchup- Make sure you use Whole30 compliant ketchup. My favorite Whole30 compliant ketchup is Primal Kitchens No Sugar Ketchup.

    Substitutions

    Ground bison- You can substitute ground bison for ground beef, ground pork, or ground turkey.

    Almond flour- I haven't tested this recipe with other gluten free, Paleo, or Whole30 flour. I would not advise substituting the almond flour for something like coconut flour.

    Ketchup- You can substitute ketchup with tomato paste. You would substitute the tomato paste at the same ratio as the recipe calls for ketchup.

    Step by step

    A pan with diced celery and diced onion inside.
    A small bowl with whisked eggs inside.
    A large mixing bowl with ground bison, almond flour, diced celery, diced onions, seasonings, eggs, and ketchup inside.
    A large mixing bowl with meatloaf mixture inside.
    A loaf pan filled with meatloaf uncooked mixture.
    A loaf pan filled with uncooked meatloaf inside and ketchup spread on top.
    1. Dice the celery and onion and cook on medium heat with avocado oil or olive oil until they are tender. About 5 minutes.
    2. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
    3. Add the cooked celery and onion, ground bison or beef, whisked eggs, dried thyme, ¼ cup of ketchup, one cup almond flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to a large bowl.
    4. Using a fork or your hands, mix everything together.
    5. Spray a loaf pan with avocado oil spray and fill the loaf pan with the meat mixture.
    6. Cover the top of the loaf with the remaining ¼ cup of ketchup. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. uncovered for one hour or until the center of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can meatloaf be frozen?

    Yes! You can freeze cooked meatloaf in an airtight container or in a vacuum-sealed bag.

    Why does my meatloaf fall apart?

    The most common reason meatloaf falls apart is because it doesn't have enough binding agents like breadcrumbs or eggs.

    Tips

    The meatloaf tends to crumble a little if you cut it and serve it right out of the oven. Let your meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving it and it will hold together better.

    You can line the bottom of your loaf pan with parchment paper if you don't have avocado spray or are afraid of it sticking to the pan.

    What to serve with

    Here are some great ideas for what to serve with this Whole30 meatloaf recipe.

    -dairy free creamed spinach

    -green beans

    -mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes

    -roasted vegetables

    -gluten free cornbread

    -a simple salad

    Storing and reheating

    You can store your leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    I usually reheat my meatloaf slices in the microwave but you can also reheat the slices in the oven. Reheat in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit in a shallow dish with a little bit of beef broth (about one tablespoon), cover it with foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Looking for more Whole30 recipes? Check these out!

    • Crockpot Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Gluten Free, Whole30)
    • Whole30 Pot Roast
    • BLT Chicken Salad
    • Whole30 Buffalo Chicken

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating or comment! Your feedback is so important to me.

    Recipe

    Easy Paleo Whole30 Meatloaf

    Kaleena Martinez
    This Whole30, Paleo, gluten free, and dairy free Meatloaf is a delicious comfort food recipe that uses clean ingredients like almond flour, ground bison or ground beef, celery, and onions.
    4.60 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dinner
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds Ground Bison
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 cup Diced Celery
    • 1 cup Diced Onion
    • 1 cup Almond Flour
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • 3 tablespoon Dried Thyme
    • ½ cup Ketchup
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Add avocado or olive oil to a pan and heat to medium heat. Dice the celery and onions and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent in color.
    • While the celery and onion are cooking, add the eggs to a small mixing bowl and lightly whisk them.
    • To a large mixing bowl, add the whisked eggs, the bison, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cooked celery and onions, ¼ cup of ketchup, salt, and pepper.
    • Combine the ingredients with your hands or a fork.
    • Once the mixture is combined, add it to a meatloaf pan and top it with the rest of the ketchup (¼ cup).
    • Cook uncovered for 1 hour or until it has an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit

    Notes

    Ingredient Notes
    Ketchup- Make sure you use Whole30 compliant ketchup. My favorite Whole30 compliant ketchup is Primal Kitchens No Sugar Ketchup.
    Substitutions
    Ground bison- You can substitute ground bison for ground beef, ground pork, or ground turkey.
    Almond flour- I haven't tested this recipe with other gluten free, Paleo, or Whole30 flour. I would not advise substituting the almond flour for something like coconut flour.
    Ketchup- You can substitute ketchup with tomato paste. You would substitute the tomato paste at the same ratio as the recipe calls for ketchup.
    Tips
    The meatloaf tends to crumble a little if you cut it and serve it right out of the oven. Let your meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving it and it will hold together better.
    You can line the bottom of your loaf pan with parchment paper if you don't have avocado spray or are afraid of it sticking to the pan.
    Storing and reheating
    You can store your leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    I usually reheat my meatloaf slices in the microwave but you can also reheat the slices in the oven. Reheat in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit in a shallow dish with a little bit of beef broth (about one tablespoon), cover it with foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
    Frequently asked questions
    Can meatloaf be frozen?
    Yes! You can freeze cooked meatloaf in an airtight container or in a vacuum-sealed bag.
    Why does my meatloaf fall apart?
    The most common reason meatloaf falls apart is because it doesn't have enough binding agents like breadcrumbs or eggs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 5mg
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    1. Dani

      January 24, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      This meatloaf is delicious!!! I am new to the gluten-free, dairy-free world and this recipe just made my day! Thank you Kaleena for sharing this. As a side note: I did not have celery do I added a carrot 🙂

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      • Kaleena Martinez

        January 25, 2022 at 9:36 am

        Thank you so much Dani! I am so glad you like it and subbing the celery for carrots sounds delicious!

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    2. Shara

      March 28, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love, love, love!!!!

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