How to Make Gluten Free Meatloaf

If you have Celiac Disease, enjoy homemade, gluten-free meatloaf.

Meatloaf traditionally contains breadcrumbs or crushed crackers, which both contain gluten. You can still enjoy the classic meat dish, even if you have Celiac Disease or are sensitive to gluten, by substituting the offending ingredients. When making the meatloaf from scratch, get creative by using specialized, gluten-free products, rice or even vegetables as substitutes. For a traditional meatloaf flavor and texture, choose gluten-free crackers. They'll help hold the meatloaf together much in the same way that regular crackers do.

Things You'll Need

• 2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup rice or gluten-free multi-grain cracker crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 tbsp. gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
• Mixing bowl
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 9-inch greased loaf pan
• Ketchup

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.

2. Combine 2 lbs. of lean ground beef, 1/2 cup of rice or gluten-free multi-grain cracker crumbs, one egg, two cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of chopped white onion, 1/4 cup of tomato paste and 3 tbsp. of gluten-free Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl. Mix in salt and ground black pepper to taste.

3. Place the meat mixture into a greased, 9-inch loaf pan. Mold the mixture with your hands to form an even loaf.

4. Pour the desired amount of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf and spread it evenly with a knife.

5. Bake the meatloaf for 50 minutes to one hour, or until it cooked all the way through and features a golden crust.

Tips & Warnings

• The meatloaf should reach an internal temperature of 160 F when checked with an instant-read food thermometer.

References

• Whole Foods Market: Home-Style Meatloaf
• Celiac Disease: Gluten-Free Meatloaf Recipe
• University of Illinois Extension: Meat Temperature Chart