Herb-Crusted Beef Loaf with Tomato Sauce

Name: Herb-Crusted Beef Loaf with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef; 1/2 cup grated carrot; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsp coconut aminos; 1 tbsp olive oil

A savory ground beef loaf baked with fresh herbs and tomato sauce, offering a comforting yet Whole30-compliant twist on classic meatloaf.

Cuisine: American

Category: Beef

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 55 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine ground beef, grated carrot, diced onion, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and 2 tbsp coconut aminos. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
Step 2: Press mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing the top. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 3: Bake for 40 minutes, then pour tomato sauce evenly over the top. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F and sauce is bubbling.
Step 4: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra tomato sauce drizzled on top.