Gut-Healthy Mediterranean Meatloaf

⏱️ 80 minutes👥 8 servings❤️ Taste: 7/10
Gut-Healthy Mediterranean Meatloaf

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •- 2 lbs grass-fed ground beef (higher omega-3s, less inflammation)
  • •- 1 cup almond flour (low glycemic alternative to breadcrumbs)
  • •- 2 pasture-raised eggs
  • •- 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • •- 1/2 cup fermented ketchup (gut-friendly probiotics)
  • •- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (supports blood sugar control)
  • •- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (adds fiber and omega-3s)
  • •- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
  • •- 3 cloves minced garlic
  • •- 1 tbsp olive oil
  • •- 1 tsp sea salt
  • •- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (adds prebiotic fiber)

Instructions

  1. 11. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. 22. Combine all ingredients in large bowl
  3. 33. Mix gently until just combined
  4. 44. Form into loaf in 9x5 baking pan
  5. 55. Bake 1 hour or until internal temp reaches 160°F
  6. 66. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing

Smart Substitutions

• Breadcrumbs→Almond flour

Eliminates grain-based carbs, adds healthy fats and protein

💡 70% reduction
• Regular ketchup→Fermented ketchup

Adds probiotics, reduces sugar content

💡 50% reduction
• Conventional beef→Grass-fed beef

Higher omega-3s, better fatty acid profile

💡 No spike