This Paleo Whole30 Mexican Meatloaf is easy to make and so flavorful. A healthy, hearty dinner that is low FODMAP, gluten free, dairy free, and low carb.
I am long overdue for sharing a meatloaf recipe and I'm so excited for this one! It has some Mexican flavors from the salsa and also the seasonings. It's a nice way to change up the traditional meatloaf and I think you'll love it.
Low FODMAP
I thought my salsa days were over once going low FODMAP since garlic and onion are the base of every recipe. Then I discovered Fody low FODMAP salsa and got so excited! This isn't sponsored at all, I'm just sharing because it's what I use and love. I don't expect you to use this if you don't need to, but if you are looking for a good low FODMAP salsa, this is it. And it happens to be Whole30 compliant. Yay!
Nut-Free
Sunflower seed flour is used as the binder in this meatloaf making it nut free and perfect for anyone with an allergy or sensitivity. You can definitely use almond flour if that's what you have and like. We tolerate sunflower seeds better so I like to blend them up to make a flour and use it. It's also available on Amazon, but making your own is much more affordable.
This meatloaf if so easy to make. It does take a little time to bake so it's great for making on the weekend or mixing everything ahead of time so it's ready to bake quickly the night you make it. I served it with some mashed carrots, but mashed potatoes would also be good or roasted sweet potatoes.
This meatloaf if moist, flavorful and so delicous! Here is my much loved Paleo Whole30 Meatloaf that you may enjoy.
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Paleo Whole30 Mexican Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
- 1 red pepper, diced small
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup low FODMAP salsa, or salsa of choice*
- ½ cup sunflower seed flour*
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup additional salsa for the top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a sheet tray with a rim with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the beef in a large bowl. Cook the red pepper and ½ teaspoon of salt in the garlic oil over medium heat until soft- about 5-7 minutes. Add it to the beef.
- While the red pepper is cooking you can add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl. Add in the eggs, salsa, sunflower seed flour, green onion, cilantro (if using), cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt.
- Mix well until everything is well combined. Place on the prepared sheet tray and shape into a loaf that is 10.5x6 inches. Top with the remaining ½ cup of salsa and bake until the center is 160 degrees, about 50-55 minutes.
Notes:
Nutrition Information
Holly says
I am trying your recipe with my family tonight. It looks so good.
One thing, garlic powder is not low FODMAP. In your “notes” section, it gives garlic powder as an alternative. That can make us very sick. It is a great alternative for people not following the low FODMAP diet.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Holly. That note was meant if you don't need it low FODMAP- sorry for the confusion. I definitely know garlic powder if not low FODMAP. Hope you loved the meatloaf.
Kara says
Looking forward to trying this recipe for a fresh twist on meatloaf. I have enjoyed everything i have tried so far from Jessica's blog, as has my entire family!! Thank you 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Kara! I'm glad you like my recipes and hope you like this one!