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    Home » beef » Paleo Meatloaf

    Published: Apr 14, 2015 | Modified: Feb 24, 2021 | Author: Amanda Livesay

    Paleo Meatloaf

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    My husband and I have this really annoying habit of putting a “P” in front of any food that we make Paleo. We have entire conversations about picken puggets or papple pauce or, like this recipe, peatloaf.

    (I don’t recommend this when making Paleo cornbread. That’s a good way to make things awkward real quick.)

    This is our favorite Paleo Meatloaf recipe. If you’ve never made a Paleo meatloaf before, you will not understand the level of frustration that comes with it. You think it would be simple, right? I mean, the name “meatloaf” sounds like it would be Paleo. It’s a loaf. Of meat. How is that not Paleo?

    I have tried dozens of different recipes and they’ve all turned out crumbly and dry or just plain gross. In most Paleo recipes, you use almond flour in place of the soaked bread or breadcrumbs that you would typically use in a regular meatloaf and since almond flour is denser, it just doesn’t work out. This one does include almond flour but since I mix only 1 cup of almond flour with 2 pounds of meat, it stays nice and moist. Because of that, you can get away with using super lean ground beef if you want.

    It’s a pretty standard meatloaf recipe – just the beef, almond flour, onion, and a couple eggs. And bacon, of course. Always bacon. Bacon inside the meatloaf and bacon on top! If you are feeling extra ambitious, I totally recommend mixing up some Paleo ketchup to go on top. If you are lazy like me, mustard works just as well!

    I usually make cauliflower mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice to serve alongside the meatloaf. Add some green veggies (Brussels sprouts or asparagus are my picks!) and it makes for really good, healthy comfort food. 

    I’m the Paleo Fanatic over at Food Fanatic! This Paleo Meatloaf recipe is one of many I’m sharing over there so make sure you check back!

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    1. Ina says

      September 15, 2015 at 3:24 am

      For health reasons (kidneys) I can'”t have nuts, can you suggest a substitute for the almond flour?

      Reply
    2. Amanda says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:45 am

      This meatloaf looks yummy!!!

      Reply
    3. Kate @ Diethood says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      Peatloaf is the new black! You get a “P” for PERFECT! :-D
      Aaaaand WHY is this not my din din?!?

      Reply
    4. Darija says

      April 17, 2015 at 3:35 am

      Bacon combination always is the best. I love it. Great recipe for me :)

      Reply
    5. Chelsea says

      April 16, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Haha!!! I love what you and your husband do with the p for paleo foods – that’s hilarious. Also bacon in or on top (or BOTH) is just plain genius – I have never tried bacon on meatloaf and I’m sure I’m seriously missing out!

      Reply
    6. jenn Peas and Crayons says

      April 15, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Yessssss! I’ve been craving meatloaf lately and don’t have a family recipe to go to – this is totally happening!

      Reply
    7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      April 15, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      so, does this mean you have internet now?! I hope so. . my friends are pretty hard core paleo and I think I really need to make them some pornbread . . :P love this meatloaf. . almond flour is the answer to most everything. . and, damn, I made paleo chocolate avocado bread and didn’t even realize it. :P

      Reply
    8. [email protected] says

      April 15, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      My family would go nuts for this! Love the addition of BACON!

      Reply
    9. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

      April 15, 2015 at 12:45 am

      Peatloaf… I LOVE it. The Paleo Cornbread definitely takes the cake, though. ;) This sounds awesome, Amanda, especially with all the bacon!

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    10. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

      April 14, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Totally love the paleo cornbread! Haha. So telling my hubby this story tonight. He’ll get a kick out of it. I love meatloaf and to add bacon. Genius. Why didn’t I think of this. Need to make this asap. Pinned! ;)

      Reply
    11. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

      April 14, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Love that you use the bacon fat in the meat loaf! I mean, the peatloaf. Haha, so funny!

      Reply
    12. Becky | The Cookie Rookie says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      This is calling my name! Looks AMAZING!

      Reply
    13. heather @french press says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      paleo or not, bacon makes everything better – especially meatloaf!!

      Reply
    14. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Nom Nom bacon just makes everything better!

      Reply
    15. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

      This really does sound delicious…or pelicious :)

      Reply
    16. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      April 14, 2015 at 8:56 am

      I haven’t really looked into paleo recipes, but this sure does look delicious! Anything with bacon is good :)

      Reply
    17. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:26 am

      pexellent! :)

      Reply
    18. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:19 am

      Love that this is paleo…. and so much flavor!

      Reply
    19. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:08 am

      you guys are so weird. Make that peird. wait, whatever.

      how have I not made meatloaf while doing whole30?!?!?! I have to

      Reply
    20. GiGi Eats says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:01 am

      DA BACON!!! DA BACON! Genius!! :D

      Reply

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