Grain Free, Gluten Free, Paleo Meatloaf Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a gluten free substitute for breadcrumbs in meatloaf? ›

¼ cup Pork Panko , or crushed up pork rinds – if you don't have this or don't want to use it, just use another 1/4 cup almond flour in it's place.

If you don't have any bread, you can substitute it for breadcrumbs, crackers, cereal grains, oatmeal, instant rice, instant barley, or even potato flakes!

To keep your meatloaf from falling apart while slicing, you need the proper binder ingredients. For 1 pound of ground beef add 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1 large egg and 1 cup of breadcrumbs.

You can swap the oatmeal for a heaping 1/2 cup of dry breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs.

Almond flour (sometimes sold as almond meal) has a coarse texture and a nutty flavor, making it a great gluten-free substitute for bread crumbs. You can use it in meatball or meatloaf mixture, but we especially like using it to dredge meats like pork chops to create a crispy exterior.

Rolled Oats

Oats are the perfect substitutes for breadcrumbs in meatballs or meatloaf. While they aren't ideal for a crispy coating, they add the right amount of texture to bind meat, eggs and flavorings together into a delicious Italian-inspired feast.

Yes. Providing Panko Breadcrumbs are made with gluten free bread and are processed and cooked in a gluten-clean environment, they are safe for people with Coeliac Disease (Celiac) and other gluten or wheat avoidant conditions.

Onions, garlic and celery do pose one problem though: they don't cook down easily. Little bits of crunchy onion or celery or potent, hot garlic will spoil the comforting aspect of eating meatloaf.

What does adding an extra egg to meatloaf do? ›

Eggs Add Structure

Egg yolks, which are mostly water but contain a good amount of protein and fat, add flavor, richness, and moisture. They also help bind the meat together and get the loaf to set in a stable form without the need to overwork the meat.

The wet ingredients you add to meatloaf make it juicy. Using whole milk will add more richness and fat that keeps it from going dry. Along with ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, it gives meatloaf a marvelous texture.

Fat Is Your Friend

This is the reason most cooks choose ground chuck since it has this ideal proportion of fat to meat. During cooking, the fat will liquefy, making the meatloaf moist.

For an excellent gluten-free substitution for panko bread crumbs, consider using some chopped nuts. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, and even pistachios can all work well to provide a nice protein-packed crunch.

Yes. Providing Panko Breadcrumbs are made with gluten free bread and are processed and cooked in a gluten-clean environment, they are safe for people with Coeliac Disease (Celiac) and other gluten or wheat avoidant conditions.

Other Ideas for Gluten-Free Breading:

Sweet rice flour. Brown rice flour. Crushed corn chips (or potato chips) Crushed Brown Rice Crispy Cereal.

With gluten-free bread crumbs on hand, a world of possibilities opens to you, with gluten-free versions that taste indistinguishable from their gluten-based siblings.