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
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's hands off, the crockpot does the work
- Moist, flavorful results every time
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Great for leftovers and meal prep
Ingredient Notes
- The parmesan cheese and egg help bind the meatloaf together, while the bread crumbs (or rice crumbs, if you prefer) soak up moisture and keep it from becoming dense.
- Mix the ingredients just until combined, overmixing can make the meatloaf tough instead of tender.
Tips for Easy Removal
You may see other recipes suggest lining your slow cooker with a foil sling to lift the meatloaf out easily. I don't recommend that here, since this recipe includes tomato paste in the mixture and a ketchup topping (both acidic and salty) and prolonged contact with foil can cause aluminum to leach into food.
Instead, lightly grease your slow cooker insert with a little oil before adding the meatloaf. Thanks to the natural juices released during cooking, the meatloaf should lift out on its own once it's done without a liner needed.
Storage and Freezing
Let the meatloaf cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little water over the meatloaf and cover with a very wet paper towel before microwaving, this helps keep it from drying out.
To freeze, wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Top Tip
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.
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 the 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 gluten free slow cooker meatloaf is moist, flavorful, and comes together with simple pantry ingredients. The crockpot does all the work, so there's no need to babysit the oven. Top with ketchup and serve for an easy, comforting dinner.
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, bread 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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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 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
I'd love to hear how this gluten free slow cooker meatloaf turns out for you! Leave a comment and star rating below, and let me know if you try it with a different glaze. Don't forget to pin this recipe so you can make it again on your next busy weeknight.
Slow Cooker Meatloaf Ingredients
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, bread 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.
