Easy Sweet & Sour Meatloaf that's FREEZABLE (AIP, Paleo,)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork can be less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and can be used as a binder.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

Gather all ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1 can pineapple chunks (drained), 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 cup coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 4 stalks of celery.

Chop the celery into small pieces, saving scraps for chicken stock.

Set up your work area with a bowl for immediate use or a plastic bag for freezing.

If making for now, use a bowl; if freezing, use a bag and a bag holder.

Add all ingredients to the bowl or divide them between two bags if freezing.

Mix the ingredients in the bowl until well incorporated. If using a bag, seal it partially to remove air and massage the mixture until well combined.

Lay the bag flat, remove excess air, and seal completely. Label the bag with the date and contents.

To cook the meatloaf, shape it into a loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, in a glass baking dish, or in a ceramic bread pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 1 hour.

For a side dish, peel and dice sweet potatoes (about 1 medium per person), drizzle with avocado oil, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon, and mix until coated.

Place the sweet potatoes in the oven alongside the meatloaf for 45-50 minutes.

After cooking, drain excess fat from the meatloaf and serve.

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