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I think meatloaf is one of those dishes that doesn’t get enough credit. Whenever you mention it, people cringe with a look of disgust on their faces. I’m not really sure where the negative image of meatloaf came from, but I love it.

It’s simple and hearty. It can be fancy or basic. It tastes great as leftovers. It’s the perfect meal to make for Sunday dinner. And it saves time because you can make a humongous batch and freeze portions of it for future dinners.

There are many reasons to love meatloaf.

So, whether you’re a meatloaf lover or a meatloaf skeptic, give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!

Basic Meatloaf

Name: Basic Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients: Meatloaf:; 2 lbs grass-fed beef, chicken, turkey, or a combination of all three; 1 cup diced or pureed onion (I like to puree mine – hubby doesn’t like onion chunks); 1 cup gluten-free cracker or bread crumbs (or use 1/4 – 1/3 cup of coconut flour); 2 pastured eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tbsp. garlic powder; 1 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning; 1/2 tsp. blackening seasoning; Sea salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Glaze (depends on how much you want):; Equal parts of ketchup, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir together well.

Yield: Serves 4-6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Whether you’re a meatloaf lover or a meatloaf skeptic, give this recipe a try. It’s simple and hearty. It can be fancy or basic. It tastes great as leftovers. And, it’s the perfect meal to make for Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

Meatloaf:
2 lbs grass-fed beef, chicken, turkey, or a combination of all three
1 cup diced or pureed onion (I like to puree mine – hubby doesn’t like onion chunks)
1 cup gluten-free cracker or bread crumbs (or use 1/4 – 1/3 cup of coconut flour)
2 pastured eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning
1/2 tsp. blackening seasoning
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Glaze (depends on how much you want):
Equal parts of ketchup, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir together well.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the meat, onions, eggs, milk, garlic, and seasonings.
Using a fork (or your hands), gently combine.
Add the bread crumbs or coconut flour and stir until evenly distributed.
For one large loaf, pour ingredients on a sheet pan and shape it into a loaf – it will be about the size of a loaf of bread. If you want to cook in a loaf pan, make sure you oil the pan with a little coconut oil and then pack evenly into the pan. You can also make mini loaves by using smaller loaf pans – this method is perfect for freezing individual loaves for quick dinners.
Pour the glaze over the top.
Bake for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Goes great with garlic cheddar mashed potatoes or your favorite side.