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    Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    Nov 27, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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    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.

    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. I used rice crumbs from Trader Joe's, but you could also use gluten free bread crumbs.

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    How do I keep the bottom of my meatloaf from burning?

    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.

    Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf Supplies

    How long does a 2 to 3 pound meatloaf take to cook?

    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.

    Can I prepare this meatloaf a day ahead of time?

    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.

    Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf Ingredients

    • Ground Beef
    • Yellow Onion
    • Minced Garlic
    • Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Eggs
    • Tomato Paste
    • Sea Salt
    • Dried Basil
    • Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    • Dried Oregano
    • Dried Parsley
    • Ketchup

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    Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    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

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    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

    Keywords: gluten free, slow cooker, crockpot, meatloaf, easy, hamburger, healthy, best, dinner, meals, simple, ground beef

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