This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker meatloaf is a great way to use hamburger. It makes a healthy dinner option in your crockpot. I love a simple meal using ground beef! This is the best gluten free meatloaf I've had.
This gluten free slow cooker meatloaf is a great gluten free main dish for those following a celiac-safe diet or simply wanting a comforting meal. The slow cooker brings out the best flavors, and the ground beef mixture is packed with savory seasonings, making it a delicious choice for family dinner.
This is the best meatloaf for anyone craving a moist, hearty meal without gluten, and it's so simple to prepare. With this easy meatloaf recipe, you can enjoy a delicious, comforting dinner that fits right into your gluten free lifestyle.
If you are looking for more beef recipes try my Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole, my Gluten Free Ground Beef Pasta Casserole, my Gluten Free Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole or my Gluten Free Enchilada Skillet.
You can find all of my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meal Recipes
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, rice crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, tomato paste, salt, basil, pepper, oregano and parsley until all the ingredients are combined. I use my hands to mix the ingredients together, but you could use a large spoon.
Place the ground beef mixture in the pan of your slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
At 2 ½ hours check the temperature of the meatloaf using a meat thermometer. The finished meatloaf needs to be at least 170 degrees. Cooking time will vary by slow cooker type and size.
When the meatloaf is done spread the ketchup over the top before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you use ground beef that is too lean there may not be enough fat in the meat to keep it from burning. You will either need to use a less lean meat or pour some olive oil on the bottom of the slow cooker dish prior to adding your meatloaf mixture.
It will typically take 3 to 4 hours on the low setting. You will want to check your meatloaf at the 2 ½ hour mark to determine how much longer it will need to cook. This will depend on your slow cooker and the thickness of your meatloaf.
You will want to internal temperature of your completely cooked beef meatloaf to be 170 degrees.
Yes. You can prepare this gluten free slow cooker meatloaf the day before and then after it has cooled store it in our refrigerator. My husband actually prefers day old meatloaf to fresh. He likes it reheated or cold on a sandwich.
To reheat you can microwave the meatloaf. Sprinkle some water over the meatloaf and then place a very wet paper towel over the meatloaf before heating. This will keep your meatloaf from drying out while you are reheating it.
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Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker meatloaf is a great way to use hamburger. It makes a healthy dinner option in your crockpot. I love a simple meal using ground beef! This is the best gluten free meatloaf I've had.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- ½ cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 2 large Eggs
- 4 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 2 tsp. Dried Basil
- 1 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
- 2 tsp. Dried Parsley
- ½ cup Ketchup
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, rice crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, tomato paste, salt, basil, pepper, oregano and parsley until all the ingredients are combined. I use my hands to mix the ingredients together, but you could use a large spoon.
Place the ground beef mixture in the pan of your slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
At 2 ½ hours check the temperature of the meatloaf using a meat thermometer. The finished meatloaf needs to be at least 170 degrees. Cooking time will vary by slow cooker type and size.
When the meatloaf is done spread the ketchup over the top before serving.
Notes
You can use either gluten free dried bread crumbs or rice crumbs. I like to use the dried rice crumbs from Trader Joe's.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Top Tip
I had seen someone use parchment paper in their slow cooker to make it easier to remove the meatloaf. I tried it, but the parchment paper fell apart. You could do tinfoil or there was plenty of juices so the meatloaf came out of the slow cooker on its own just fine.
I finely chop the onion and then mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl with my hands. You want to get the dry ingredients and wet ingredients mixed together really well.
