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.
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GiGi Eats says
DA BACON!!! DA BACON! Genius!! :D
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
you guys are so weird. Make that peird. wait, whatever.
how have I not made meatloaf while doing whole30?!?!?! I have to
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
Love that this is paleo…. and so much flavor!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
pexellent! :)
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I haven’t really looked into paleo recipes, but this sure does look delicious! Anything with bacon is good :)
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
This really does sound delicious…or pelicious :)
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Nom Nom bacon just makes everything better!
heather @french press says
paleo or not, bacon makes everything better – especially meatloaf!!
Becky | The Cookie Rookie says
This is calling my name! Looks AMAZING!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Love that you use the bacon fat in the meat loaf! I mean, the peatloaf. Haha, so funny!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
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! ;)
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Peatloaf… I LOVE it. The Paleo Cornbread definitely takes the cake, though. ;) This sounds awesome, Amanda, especially with all the bacon!
[email protected] says
My family would go nuts for this! Love the addition of BACON!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
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
jenn Peas and Crayons says
Yessssss! I’ve been craving meatloaf lately and don’t have a family recipe to go to – this is totally happening!
Chelsea says
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!
Darija says
Bacon combination always is the best. I love it. Great recipe for me :)
Kate @ Diethood says
Peatloaf is the new black! You get a “P” for PERFECT! :-D
Aaaaand WHY is this not my din din?!?
Amanda says
This meatloaf looks yummy!!!
Ina says
For health reasons (kidneys) I can'”t have nuts, can you suggest a substitute for the almond flour?