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.

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 1/2 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.

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

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

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3 pounds Ground Beef
1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
1/2 cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
1/2 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
1/2 cup Ketchup

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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 1/2 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