Gluten-Free Meatloaf (No Eggs & No Dairy)
Gluten-free meatloaf is the perfect comfort food! Hearty and full of delicious classic meatloaf flavor, it’s a great easy recipe for weekday nights.
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get into cooking ruts and forget about some of my favorite recipes. Recently I was getting tired of making the same dishes over and over, and I remembered that I hadn’t made meatloaf in a while!
Gluten-free meatloaf is always one of our favorite meals, and it’s also one of the easiest dishes to cook. It pairs wonderfully with so many sides and is one of the best comfort foods there is! It’s definitely going to be on our dinner table more frequently this fall and winter.
Why You’ll Love Gluten-Free Meatloaf
I’ve always loved classic meatloaf, and this healthy gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free version is just as good as more traditional recipes. In fact, I think it’s even better! Gluten-free meatloaf is full of delicious flavor, and it’s nourishing your body in the best way possible.
Classic Italian flavor – Made with plenty of Italian herbs and seasonings, this meatloaf is full of amazing flavor.
Easy recipe – Gluten-free meatloaf is such a simple, delicious meal!
Gluten, egg & dairy free – This meatloaf is made without 3 of the most common allergens, so almost everyone can enjoy it.
No processed ingredients – Most meatloaf recipes call for breadcrumbs or other types of processed ingredients. But not this recipe! You can feel good knowing that it only uses the best ingredients.
Great freezer meal – Meatloaf freezes wonderfully, so make a double batch so you can store a meal in your freezer for later!
Crowd pleasing recipe – Almost everyone loves meatloaf, so it’s the perfect dish to serve anywhere!
How to Serve Gluten-Free Meatloaf
Meatloaf is pairs wonderfully with so many sides that you can hardly go wrong! Serve it with a couple of your favorite vegetables or other side dishes for a delicious meal.
- Cauliflower rice (my family’s favorite)
- Sweet potato casserole
- Salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Fried apples
- Quinoa
- Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes
- Roasted potatoes
Tips for Making the Perfect Gluten-Free Meatloaf
Meatloaf is an easy meal, however, there are a few simple things you can do to make the best meatloaf ever! Just like most gluten-free recipes, the small details make a big difference.
- Don’t overmix the meatloaf – This is a sure way to end up with tough meatloaf.
- Resist the urge to bake it faster – Cooking it longer and slower makes for a more tender and flavorful meatloaf.
- Form the meatloaf gently – You don’t have to pack the meat together tightly.
- Leave room between the pan and meatloaf – Make sure that there’s room for the sauce to get all around the meatloaf while baking.
How to Store Leftovers
You can store leftover gluten-free meatloaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to eat it, reheat in the oven for best results.
Can I Freeze Gluten-Free Meatloaf?
Yes, meatloaf is one of the best freezer meals! You can freeze leftover sliced meatloaf or make an extra meatloaf just to store in the freezer for later. To do so, after it has cooked and cooled, place it in an airtight container or plastic freezer bag.
Freeze meatloaf for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the oven.
FAQs
Can I use regular flour instead of oat flour? – Yes, if you don’t need the recipe to be gluten free, you can use regular flour instead.
Do I have to use ground beef? – No, ground pork or turkey will also work for this recipe. Some people even like to mix ground beef and pork for meatloaf! Since ground turkey is so lean, when I cook with it, I like to add a small amount of oil to the meat.
If you want to make this meatloaf extra nutritious, you could even replace a small amount of the meat with ground liver!
Can I use almond or coconut flour? – No, nut flours are completely different from flour made with grain, and cannot be directly substituted.
Tools You May Need
Cheese grater or handy chopper
Food processor (if you’re making your own oat flour)
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Ingredients for Gluten-Free Meatloaf
Ground beef – Grassfed organic is the best beef, but you can use whatever type you prefer.
Oat flour – Homemade or store-bought. If you need this recipe to be gluten free, make sure to use gluten-free oat flour.
Tomato sauce – Canned or homemade.
Tomato paste – If you prefer, you can substitute ketchup.
Apple cider vinegar
Coconut aminos – You can substitute Worcestershire sauce if you prefer.
Onion
Garlic cloves – Minced.
Spices – Use quality spices without additives for the best flavor.
Salt – Sea salt or Himalayan
How to Make Gluten-Free Meatloaf
First preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease 2 glass bread pans.
Next, peel and grate the onion using a cheese grater or chop it in a handy chopper until it almost turns to puree. Place the onion in a small bowl with the oat flour and stir so that the oats can absorb some of the juice.
While it’s soaking, you can make the sauce. In a bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, sage, basil, and garlic and onion powders.
Now we’ll mix the meatloaf. In a large bowl, combine the meat, onion and oat mixture, tomato paste, minced garlic, the rest of the herbs and spices, and salt. Stir together using your hands, being careful not to over mix.
Next, form the meatloaf into 2 loaves and place in the bread pans. Make sure there’s space on all 4 sides between the meatloaf and bread pan so the sauce can get all around the meatloaf while it’s cooking.
Finally, pour the sauce evenly over the meatloaf.
Place it in the oven for 60 – 75 minutes or until it’s cooked through.
Enjoy immediately with your favorite sides as a delicious dinner!
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
More Gluten-Free Meal Ideas
Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry
Chicken & Cilantro Enchiladas with Extra Cheese
Gluten-Free Meatloaf
Gluten-free meatloaf is the perfect comfort food! Hearty and flavorful, it's great easy recipe for weekday nights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon sage, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon oregano, divided
- 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon basil, divided
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease 2 glass bread pans.
- Peel and grate the onion using a cheese grater or chop it in a handy chopper until it almost turns to puree.
- Place the onion in a small bowl with the oat flour and stir so that the oats can absorb some of the juice. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, sage, and basil, and garlic and onion powders.
- In a large bowl, combine the meat, onion and oat mixture, tomato paste, minced garlic, the rest of the herbs and spices, and salt. Stir together using your hands, being careful not to over mix.
- Form the meatloaf into 2 loaves and place in the bread pans.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 60 - 75 minutes or until it's cooked through.
- Enjoy immediately with your favorite sides!
Notes
Substitutions:
- You can substitute ketchup for the tomato paste.
- You can substitute Worcestershire sauce for the coconut aminos.
