BBQ Meatloaf Recipe - Gluten Free Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

BBQ Meatloaf

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Written by Amy Myers, MD

The classic meatloaf just got a makeover! This juicy, egg free meatloaf uses a variety of nutritious veggies for added flavor and nutrition. It also uses coconut flour, making this gluten free meatloaf Paleo-friendly! I also made sure to include a tasty BBQ glaze that is The Myers Way®-approved. This BBQ meatloaf is a great easy weeknight dinner idea. You can prepare it and place it in the oven in under 15 minutes!

Ingredients - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

Gluten Free Meatloaf

Traditional meatloaf recipes contain eggs, wheat, and sometimes dairy. These ingredients can cause an inflammatory response and gut issues. Furthermore, they are not compliant with The Myers Way®. However, this gluten free meatloaf comes without all of those fillers. Instead of wheat flour, I use coconut flour to help bind it together. The rest of the ingredients are flavorful additions. I love the taste of fresh onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning.

The result is a delicious, flavorful gluten free meatloaf that makes a great high-protein addition to your dinner! Ground beef is a great source of amino acids and protein. Your body needs protein to build and repair muscle tissues. It also contains vitamins B6, B12, zinc, riboflavin, and niacin. These essential nutrients help promote a healthy immune system, digestive system, and nervous system. Red meat also contains iron, which is important for healthy blood cells.

This recipe uses 85% lean ground beef. This percentage  has enough fat to give the meatloaf lots of flavor, but not enough to make it greasy. Make sure to get organic, grass-fed beef. Also, make sure it is antibiotic and hormone-free. This gives your gluten free meatloaf the most health benefits.

Mixing the meatloaf - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

How To Make BBQ Meatloaf

It’s a cinch to make BBQ meatloaf. That’s why it makes a great weeknight meal! All you need to do is combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together.

Ground meatloaf - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

Then, place in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and brushed with oil. Bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes. Remove the egg-free meatloaf from the oven and brush with The Myers Way®-approved BBQ glaze. Pop it back into the oven for just a few minutes to incorporate the flavors.

The Myers Way®-Approved BBQ Glaze

Vegetables - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

For this recipe, I used the same BBQ glaze that I used in this BBQ Chicken Flatbread. I added a little of the BBQ sauce into the meatloaf mixture to make it juicy and flavorful. Then, I turned some of the sauce into a zesty BBQ glaze by adding just a little bit of apple cider vinegar to the sauce.

Mashing vegetables - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

Brush this BBQ glaze onto the meatloaf after 45 minutes of baking. Then, bake for another 10-15 minutes. The glaze will thicken and make a delicious sticky-sweet topping for the meatloaf.

Brushing on the glaze - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

Serving BBQ Meatloaf

It’s tempting to serve this BBQ meatloaf right away, but I recommend letting it cool down for a few minutes. If you don’t let it cool, it will fall apart!

Meatloaf - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

Once it’s sliced, this gluten free meatloaf is delicious served over cheesy cauliflower bake. Make sure to spoon the juices from the pan over the meatloaf for extra flavor.

Meatloaf - BBQ Meatloaf - Amy Myers MD®

This egg free meatloaf recipe reheats really well and makes great leftovers. I recommend slicing the meatloaf before putting it in the refrigerator. That way, it is ready to reheat and serve. You can also crumble up leftover BBQ meatloaf and use it as a Paleo-friendly pizza topping. Or, try it in this Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Beef. 

BBQ Meatloaf

Course:

Main Dish

Protocol:

Autoimmune Solution (AIP), Paleo, Thyroid Connection

Servings:

8

Prep Time:

25 minutes

Cook Time:

1 hour

Ingredients

For the meatloaf
  • 2 lbs 85% organic grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 white onion large
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cups coconut flour
  • 1/4 cups The Myers Way®-Approved BBQ Sauce see below
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper to taste
The Myers Way®-Approved BBQ Sauce
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 gloves garlic minced
  • 3 small beets peeled and chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup baby carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 mango peeled and diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
Glaze
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cups The Myers Way®-Approved BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and brush or spray with melted coconut oil.
  2. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic, or pulse them in a food processor until finely diced.
  3. Combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined, but do not over mix.
  4. Place the ground beef mixture in the prepared loaf pan and use your hands to shape into a loaf, pressing down gently to spread the mixture into every corner.
  5. Bake at 375F for 45 minutes.
  6. Combine the ingredients for the meatloaf glaze in a small bowl and mix well. Brush or spoon the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and place back into the oven for 10 minutes, or until the meatloaf is fully cooked and reaches 165F in the center.
  7. Remove from heat and allow to cool down for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, spooning the juices from the pan over the meatloaf.