My main man recently ordered me the Everyday Paleo cookbook by Sarah Fragoso, he knows I’m a fan of her blog and NorCal Strength and Conditioning (OK…I love Chico too, as a Chico State Alum). I also LOVE cookbooks, seriously I read them like I would any other book, not just when I’m looking for a recipe for dinner. I can be a bit of a cookbook snob too, if a cookbook doesn’t have good photography or properly formatted recipes it drives me crazy, I blame that on my background in food and beverage PR. Sarah’s book is full of great recipes, many can be found on her blog, as well as some basic exercise tips and she has great photos of both…bonus points for Sarah!
While flipping through the pages I decided to make the Meatloaf for a couple of reasons: 1. Meatloaf is such a classic comfort food and I wanted to know how this version would stand up with almond meal instead of breadcrumbs and not using ketchup 2. One time I made a Meatloaf, which I thought was delicious, but gave my man heartburn that he still has nightmares about…so I wanted to redeem myself by making the perfect meatloaf. I have to say this recipe was super easy and turned out beautifully, best part was that my husband and baby girl loved it! The only thing I would suggest is adding some organic tomato sauce over the meatloaf before you bake it, the recipe doesn’t call for it, but I think that addition kept it moist and gave a more depth of flavor. Next time you’re craving some comfort food try making this Meatloaf, with a side salad and your favorite veggie. Enjoy!
Everyday Paleo Meatloaf
1 diced red onion
2 lbs of grass-fed ground beef
1 cup almond meal
2 eggs
1 can tomato paste
1 tbsp crushed garlic
1/2 tbsp sea salt
2 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp marjoram
cracked black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients by hand in a large mixing bowl. Place meat mixture into a large glass baking pan and form into a loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink in the middle.
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