Breadcrumb-free Meatloaf

For the loaves:
2 packages of Costco's Organic Ground Beef (2.68 lbs)
2 large onions, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
6 stalks of celery, diced
4 Tbsp minced garlic
1 can of tomato sauce
3 eggs
2 cups almond flour
6 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp basil
2 tsp Kosher salt
coconut oil

For the sauce:
1 can tomato paste
Splash of apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp molasses
2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 cup raw honey
1 tsp salt

Saute onions in coconut oil until caramelized, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Repeat with bell pepper, then saute celery and garlic together. Combine all ingredients, mix thoroughly. Press into two loaf pans, using a spatula to form into gentle mounds.

Bake 45 minutes at 400 degrees F. Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and heat on medium-low for several minutes. Spread over fully cooked meatloaves. For best results, let meatloaves sit for about half an hour before enjoying. If you don't, they'll fall apart but will still taste good!

My meatloaf-deprived boys came home from swim practice last night and scarfed these down. This morning, Caleb asked me to pack the leftovers in his lunch. Fearing the mess he'd make at school, I didn't oblige, but I think it's safe to say that they were a hit!