Gluten Free Meatloaf Recipe

This gluten free meatloaf has a tender center, crisp crust, and delicious ketchup glaze topping, making each mouthful a heavenly experience. And this gluten free meatloaf recipe is easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.

The Best Gluten Free Meatloaf

Meatloaf is such a classic and comforting dish. It's hearty, meaty, nutritious, and a meal that the whole family will look forward to eating.

We're taking a classic meatloaf in this recipe and switching it up to make it gluten free. And honestly, it couldn't be any easier or delicious! 

There's really only one main substitute to do this, and I have a few secret ingredients that give this gluten free meatloaf a unique depth of flavor.

Since it's so simple and easy to make, this recipe really is a life-saver when you need a meal that will feed the whole family on a busy weeknight.

And to complete the meal, you can make these air fryer brussel sprouts and cauliflower mashed potatoes for a healthy and delicious addition for a gluten free dinner. 

Ingredients

As with so many home cooking classics, this gluten free meatloaf is made from mostly staple ingredients. So you should have a good portion of these ingredients at home already!

With that said, here's everything you'll need:

• 1.8lbs (850g) ground beef
• ½ cup (50g) almond flour or gluten-free rolled oats
• 2 stalk of leek, finely minced (combine using hand with half a teaspoon of salt, to soften)
• ½ cup (50g) parmesan cheese  
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoon gluten free ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sugar

The main switch to make this meatloaf gluten free is using either almond flour or gluten free rolled oats in place of breadcrumbs. Whichever one you choose will work to help bind the ingredients together and add to the delicious flavor. Oh, and if you decide to use oats - and you have some leftover - give this Instant Pot oatmeal recipe a shot next!

By the way, if you have to go to the grocery store for anything, grab any ingredients you need to make these gluten free chocolate chip cookies for dessert!

How to Make Gluten Free Meatloaf

As I said before, this recipe really couldn't be more straightforward! All you have to do is a little mixing and let the oven take care of the rest.

And this recipe is beginner-friendly, so even if you've never cooked meatloaf before, it will turn out great. 

I keep telling you how easy this is, but now it's time for me to prove it, so grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Step 1: Prep

First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190°C). 

Then take a loaf pan can get out a loaf pan - I used a 9x5 - and coat the bottom and sides well with olive oil. Set the pan aside for after you prepare the meatloaf mixture.

Step 2: Mix All the Ingredients

Now take out a large bowl and add the ground beef, grated parmesan cheese, almond flour, eggs, garlic, mustard, tomato paste, mayonnaise, soy sauce, sea salt, and black pepper to it. 

Then mix everything together in the bowl until it's well combined. Once it is, add the salted leeks and chopped parsley and mix again until they are incorporated into the mixture.

Step 3: Baking The Meatloaf & Making The Glaze

Next, pour the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan and evenly spread it out with a rubber spatula. Then bake it for about 35-40 minutes.

While the meatloaf is baking, you can make the ketchup glaze. To do this, add the ketchup and sugar to a small bowl and mix them together. 

Once it cooks for 35-40 minutes, take it out of the oven, spread the meatloaf glaze on top, then return it to the oven to bake for another 10-15 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). 

After it cooks, slice, serve warm, and enjoy!

How To Store Meatloaf

This easy meatloaf recipe will make about 10 slices, so you'll have plenty for a big family dinner. And odds are you'll even have some leftovers that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner the next few days!

To store the leftovers, let the meatloaf cool completely and then transfer it to a shallow airtight container. Or you can wrap it tightly with heavy-duty tin foil or plastic wrap. Either way, it will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How To Reheat Meatloaf

Meatloaf is best enjoyed warm, so to reheat it, first preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).

Then put as many slices of meatloaf that you want to heat in an oven safe baking dish. Add a tablespoon of water or broth to keep it from drying out, and cover the dish with aluminum foil. 

Now put the meatloaf in the oven for about 25 minutes until it reaches your desired temperature. 

Other Gluten Free Recipes

If you're looking for even more gluten free recipes to try, I've got more than a few already on the blog already!

Try one of these next:

• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
• Chocolate Cake
• Pizza
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• Meringue Cookies

Wrapping It Up

Well, that is how to make meatloaf gluten free in just a few easy steps! 

It comes out perfectly tender on the inside with a wonderfully crisp crust and tasty ketchup topping. 

This seriously is the best meatloaf - gluten free or not - that you can make! And everyone is sure to love it, so you know you've got a hit of a recipe for your next dinner.

I hope you enjoy this gluten free meatloaf. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

Oh, and for even more delicious recipes check out my YouTube Channel. I post new recipes every week on it.

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