Meatloaf is a great way to take your basic ground meat and turn it into something delicious. After completing the recipes for Practical Paleo, I was almost shocked to look back and realize I didn't include a meatloaf recipe, so this one will be featured in my next book, The 21-Day Sugar Detox (due out this fall – available for pre-order here).
mini mexi-meatloaves
grain-free • gluten-free • dairy-free • sugar-free • 21DSD
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
COOKING TIME: 40-50 minutes
YIELD: 4-6 servings
NUTRITION INFO: coming soon!
for the sauce topping:
- 4oz tomato paste
- 4oz water
- 2 Tbsp red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- black pepper to taste
ingredients:
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1 Tbsp coconut oil, duck fat, or bacon fat
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1 small onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
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2 cloves of garlic, pressed or grated (1/2 Tbsp)
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 lbs ground beef
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp corriander
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper – or more to taste
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2 carrots, grated
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1 bell pepper, any color, grated (or very finely diced)
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1/4 c cilantro, chopped
preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat, combine the tomato paste, water, bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper and simmer for about 5-10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients into the meatloaves – stirring occasionally to prevent burning. If your sauce reduces too far and looks like it may burn, add more water 2 tablespoons at a time and whisk to combine. The sauce should have a fairly thick consistency, almost like ketchup, not loose like a pasta sauce.
- In a medium skillet, melt the duck fat and sautée the onions over medium low heat until they are translucent and the edges begin to brown. Add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute.
- In a large-sized mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and then place the ground meat into the bowl with the beaten eggs. In a small mixing bowl, combine the spices, carrots, bell pepper, and cilantro. Then add the spice and vegetable mixture to the meat and egg until well combined.
- Divide the meatloaf mixture into 2 parchment paper lined mini loaf pans (or use 1 large tin, baking time may vary), filling them up and slightly over the top as the mixture will shrink a bit in cooking.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sauce onto each loaf, spreading it into an even layer to coat the top and reserve the remaining amount for dipping after the loaves are baked.
- Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the loaves reaches 160 degrees F.
Yes, you can enjoy this recipe while on the 21-Day Sugar Detox.
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Comments 27
Wow, this sounds great! Can’t wait to try it!
This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the wealth with us, Diane. Does anyone have tips for making egg-free meatloaf?
I would just not add them- I think I made this initially without eggs, it’ll stick together just fine 🙂
I made this tonight. It was delicious!
Do you put the parchment paper just on the bottom or on the sides as well
Bottom and the longer sides if you can – but it should pull away from the sides while baking if you can’t.
In the oven right now! I’m so excited. Hope the family loves it (they’re the traditional bread crumb meatloaf types). Slowly but surely trying to show them how delicious different can be!
In the oven right now! I’m so excited. Hope the family loves it (they’re the traditional bread crumb meatloaf types). Slowly but surely trying to show them how delicious different can be!
Any suggestions for what to serve with this?
i would say a salad, roasted veggies like broccoli or zucchini, or even sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and evoo.
Any suggestions for what to serve with this?
i would say a salad, roasted veggies like broccoli or zucchini, or even sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and evoo.
Please post the nutritional info when you have it! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Please post the nutritional info when you have it! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
My family loved this. Even my picky eater.
I have Practical Paleo and am looking forward to purchasing 21 Day Sugar Detox (just for more recipes) and am wondering if many of the Practical Paleo recipes are included? I don’t want a duplicate of recipes. Hoping they are different.
Thank you,
Linda
They’re mostly different- perhaps a handful of favorites from PP will make it into the 21DSD — check out this post for more details! http://balancedbites.com/2013/02/introducing-the-21-day-sugar-detox-in-print.html
My family loved this. Even my picky eater.
I have Practical Paleo and am looking forward to purchasing 21 Day Sugar Detox (just for more recipes) and am wondering if many of the Practical Paleo recipes are included? I don’t want a duplicate of recipes. Hoping they are different.
Thank you,
Linda
I totally loved it! It is easy to make and tastes amazing!
I totally loved it! It is easy to make and tastes amazing!
Can we use the 21dsd BBQ sauce instead of the sauce?
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