Not Your Mom's Meatloaf
An unexpected take on a humble nostalgic comfort food. Traditional ingredients are swapped out with nutrient-dense, minimally processed alternatives. Every juicy bite is rich in flavor and full of warmth, making it a perfect family meal to share.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground bison
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 slice pasture-raised bacon thick cut
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup beef bone broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 unflavored rice cakes pulverized into crumbs
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a saute pan over medium heat and add the bacon slice. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside to drain excess oil.
- In the same pan, add chopped onions, salt, pepper, and thyme leaves. Cook for about 10 minutes until onions are very soft and beginning to brown. Turn off the heat, then add bone broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Stir to combine, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, gently combine bison, lamb, rice cake crumbs, egg whites, and onion mixture. Pour into a large loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Spread ketchup evenly on top of the meatloaf mixture. Crumble the bacon slice and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Enjoy warm with your favorite sides veggie and mashed potatoes!
Notes
If you aren't able to find this combination of meat, you can also do any combination of bison, lamb, pork, and veal.
I used this Ketchup because it's made with high quality ingredients without unnecessary added sugars.
These Rice Cakes are a great glyphosate-free alternative to standard breadcrumbs that are highly processed and can irritate the gut.
I prefer using this Vegan Worcestershire Sauce , not because I'm vegan, but because I found they use the least amount of inflammatory ingredients without sacrificing flavor!