Meatloaf

[cgilsing]

I'm sure for a lot of you meatloaf hasn't been on the top of the list of things you wish you could have, but for me it was a comfort food that I have never been able to get quite right! My pre-gluten-free recipe called for a sleeve of saltine crackers. gluten-free crackers just don't do the job! They make the meatloaf sticky or something. Oats have been suggested to me but we aren't supposed to have that either! I think I have finnally solved the puzzle though and came up with a good solution! For the dry ingredient I'm taking minute rice and putting it in the food processor for a minute (if the grains are too big the meatloaf falls apart). Once they are about couscous size combine that with an equal part of instant mashed potatoes. It works great! Here is the recipe I used.....

2lb of hamburger

1.5 cup chopped up minute rice and potatoe flakes (maybe more...I'm guessing....enough to make it a workable consistancy)

2 eggs

4 oz of tomato sauce

2 tbs worstishire sauce (sp?...sorry guys I'm an terrible speller!)

Ketchup

Pre-heat to 350*. Mix it all up and put it in a meatloaf pan. Coat the top with ketchup and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours. (Untill done)

[erin24]

I am the same way with meatloaf being a comfort food. My mom used to make it all the time growing up.

I made it the other night gluten-free and it was pretty good but not as good as regular meatloaf. The biggest difference about was the texture. This is what I did:

- 1lb hamburger

- ketchup (I don't have amounts, i just add enough until I think the consistency is right)

- 1 large egg (slightly beaten)

- 1 package of taco seasoning

- gluten-free bread crumbs (can't remember the brand)

Mix it all together. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the mixture in the center and shape into something like a football. Drain a can of stewed tomatoes and place ontop. Cook in 350 uncovered for 40mins or so them sprinkle with a little cheese.

I know it doesn't sound like your traditional meatloaf but it's really good with gluten and not too bad gluten-free. Either way I will try your recipe too. Sounds pretty easy too. I am all about easy dinners!

[cgilsing]

Your recipe sounds really good too! I like the taco seasoning idea! I'll have to try it! Texture was always my thing about the gluten-free meatloaf. There is something about our bread that isn't as absorbant as regular bread. Try the rice and mashed potatoes thing.....It was really pretty close to a normal meatloaf texture!

[swittenauer]

I had to call my husband as soon as I read this. We are finally going to have meatloaf. I've been craving it for so long & never thought of using the potatoes. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[kabowman]

I was so excited when I realized about 6 months ago that I can have meatloaf! Meatloaf, who would have thought I would be so excited but I was and still am.

I actually made one last week and with just 4 of us home, not 5, it was gone. We actually had a half of a half of an end left that I saved for my next afternoon snack - a little pathetic but hey...

We also make meatloaf into meatballs and everyone loves them just as much! We never have any left - we had those last night. I had to cook some chicken afterwards so I could have lunch today.

2 lbs ground hamberger

1 large minced onion

1 chopped bell pepper

1 can diced tomatoes drained (half in the meat, half for the top later)

1/2 C brown rice crumbs

2 eggs

Lots of garlic

Salt & pepper

3/4 C pasta sauce

Bake at 350 for 1 hour, covered, pull out, add other half of diced tomatoes and pasta sauce to top and bake another 30 minutes uncovered.

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

If I remember correctly,

JENVAN has a great recipe for meatloaf...

Maybe she will post it again..

[Babs83]

My mom uses mashed potato flakes to hold it together. It's really quite good

[Becky6]

Yep, I use the mashed potato flakes as well and it is great that way!!!

[bunzilla]

I just made meat loaf for the 1st time since being gluten-free. I think it turned out really well.

All it did was crush some Rice Chex cereal to replace the oatmeal that i used to use for filler.

About half a cup of crushed cereal per pound of hamb.

[sbj]

Using the rice in the meatloaf really reminds me of the meatballs used for albondigas [soup] They usually are made with rice. Growing up, mom used to make 'porcupine meatballs' - ground beef meatballs made with rice and simmered in tomato sauce.

[GRUMP 1]

This is a recipe I got out of the paper and made two or three nights ago. Although I made a hole meatloaf not the mini one's. It was really good, I also cut down on the ht sauce because the wife is a wimp, lol...

SPICY MINI MEATLOAF

This recipe makes enough for 4 small meatloafs; we

[Chrissyb]

I got this recipe off the internet and my family loved it. It is different the your traditional meatloaf but very good.

Enchilada Meatloaf

Preheat oven 350 degrees

2lbs ground chuck

1 cup coarsely crushed doritios tortillla chips ( I use 1 1/2 )

2/3 cup gluten free taco sauce ( I make my own enchilada sauce)

2tbs taco seasoning (gluten free ) or taco spice

1 egg slightly beaten

1/2 grated cheese

1 Mix all ing together reserving 1/3c taco sauce

2 Place in loaf pan or form into loaf shape and place in baking pan

3 Pour remaing sauce over top and bake at 350 for 1hr.

I serve with rice and a salad or potatoes.

[Unwell]

I have been using quinoa flakes in place of the oatmeal in my meatloaf recipe....it comes out awesome!!