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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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402 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 to 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 402 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
Cholesterol 147mg | 49% |
Sodium 455mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 33g | |
Vitamin C 5mg | 26% |
Calcium 56mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 583mg | 12% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Meatloaf is one of those ultimate no-fail comfort foods: hearty and filling, simple to prepare, and loaded with flavor. Meatloaf is a staple in many households and, with a few small changes, it still can be enjoyed by anyone following a gluten-free lifestyle. In place of regular breadcrumbs, gluten-free cracker crumbs are used, offering, along with eggs, the necessary binding ingredients to keep the meatloaf together.
This no-fuss, gluten-free meatloaf recipe makes a big loaf, which usually means meatloaf leftovers. If you've never enjoyed it before, try a thick slab of leftover meatloaf between two pieces of gluten-free bread spread with a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup.
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Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup applesauce
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1 cup gluten-free cracker crumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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1/4 cup chopped green pepper
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (gluten free)
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1 cup ketchup (gluten free, divided)
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Optional:
milk or water (if needed to moisten mixture)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.Â
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Preheat the oven to 400 F/204 C.
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To a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, eggs, applesauce, cracker crumbs, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup of the ketchup.
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Use your hands to thoroughly blend the mixture. You can use disposable gloves if you like.
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Add a small amount of milk or water, if necessary, to moisten the mixture.
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Use a large spatula to scoop the meat mixture into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Press down and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the pan and pour off any excess fat.
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Spread the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup over the top of the loaf.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- To avoid a dry meatloaf, use ground meat with a bit of fat, like 80/20. The applesauce in this recipe will also ensure a moist meatloaf.
- Keep a batch or two of homemade gluten-free breadcrumbs in the freezer, and you'll be set to make gluten-free meatloaf anytime you want.
- When purchasing Worcestershire and ketchup for this recipe, be sure to check the labels as some brands include gluten. Annie's Organic Ketchup is a delicious gluten-free ketchup option.Â
- Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten.
- Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.
Recipe Variations
- To lighten up this recipe, swap ground turkey in place of ground beef.
- To add a little heat to your meatloaf, sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
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