Though I am allergic to ketchup, this is my husband’s favorite meatloaf recipe. And though my husband is not on a gluten-free diet, I make him a gluten-free meatloaf. It can be adjusted to your diet needs. Egg replacer may be used instead of the egg; low-sodium ketchup; replace the ketchup with a natural sweetener such as homemade or store-bought plum sauce, etc. This is the only meatloaf my children would eat when they were young. It’s my mother-in-law’s recipe which she originally adapted from the Quaker Oats container. Enjoy this flavorful kid-friendly gluten-free meatloaf!
Let's face it, meatloaf is not well liked by kids. Try this kid-friendly gluten-free meatloaf has been enjoyed by many kids, and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup gluten-free oat meal (regular or fast cooking)
- 1-1/2 cup gluten-free ketchup* (One brand is Heinz.)
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 egg beaten
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl; top with oatmeal; with your hands or large spoon blend well.
- In a smaller bowl, beat egg; add all remaining ingredients and add to the beef and oatmeal. With your hand, blend together.
- Add to a 9x13" baking dish and form into the desired shape. Leave enough room on the side for the grease to drain.
- Place in the center rack of your oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve. If you plan on freezing it, allow to cool before slicing and storing. I freeze mine wrapped in foil and then placed in freezer bags. A safer foil to use is Martha Wrap ensuring the parchment paper is touching the meat and the foil portion is outside.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until you desire. Some people like it very brown on top and others prefer it soft.
Tips
*Note: Most ketchups are not corn-free. Heinz contains corn syrup. You can make your own, though. There are quite a few recipes online.
Where do you purchase gluten free oatmeal? I thought oats were not to be eaten?
Hi Eddy,
Not everyone who is on a gluten-free diet is oat intolerant. That is something you and your doctor will need to determine. You can find a list of gluten-free product at http://glutenfreerecipbox.com/gluten-free-product list. Bob Red Mill’s in the U.S. and Cream Hill Estates in Canada. I believe I have 2 or 3 brands listed at the above link. In addition, you can check out this article on gluten-free oats that may be tolerated by celiacs: http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/tolerate-gluten-free-oats I hope this helps.