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Home » Healthy Dinner Ideas » Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf (Super Simple!)

January 11, 2022 30 Minute Meals

Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf (Super Simple!)

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This Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf is absolutely DELICIOUS. It's super simple, only needs 6 ingredients, and can be prepared in just 10 minutes. This is a great weeknight, gluten free, family friendly meal that's easy enough to throw together after a hard day of work, and yummy enough to taste like you slaved away all day. Easy, simple, and healthy- this gluten free meatloaf is a winner!

I absolutely adore this Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf! It's a healthy recipe, made with ground turkey, oats, and a few other super simple ingredients. The entire meatloaf is prepared in one bowl, baked in 1 pan, and done in 30 minutes. This easy, moist, tender meatloaf is mouth wateringly good; and has delicious Tex-Mex flavor that comes from healthy short-cut ingredients. You and your entire family are going love this healthy, gluten free family friendly dinner.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS EASY, HEALTHY MEATLOAF RECIPE

  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Gluten free and dairy free
  • Made without breadcrumbs!
  • It's spicy, but not overbearing, with just the right amount of taco flavor
  • This meatloaf is superrrrrr simple, and also super healthy!
  • Leftovers make for a quick and easy lunch the next day
  • You can make it ahead of time and have dinner all prepared

INGREDIENTS FOR A GLUTEN FREE MEATLOAF

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  • Ground turkey: I like using 93/7 blend of organic ground turkey
  • Oats: Make sure your oats are certified gluten free! Bob's Red Mill is my personal favorite for that
  • Onion
  • Egg
  • Taco sauce: I use Trader Joe's Organic Spicy Taco Sauce, but Ortega is also a great brand
  • Taco seasoning: Be sure to get Gluten Free Taco Seasoning! McCormick has a great one!
  • Salt

HOW TO MAKE MEATLOAF GLUTEN FREE

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Prepare your ingredients
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Add all ingredients to a large bowl
healthy turkey meatloaf mix in a large white bowl
Mix until well combined
raw easy meatloaf in a baking dish
Form into a loaf and top with more taco sauce
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Bake 30 minutes at 350 F and rest for 10 minutes
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. With a blender, grind your oats until they're rough and ragged. You don't want a fine powder like oat flour, you want them to have some texture
  3. In a large bowl add the ground turkey, the roughly ground oats, diced onion, a whisked egg, 2 Tablespoons of taco sauce, taco seasoning, and salt
  4. With you hands, gently toss everything together until well mixed, but not overmixed. If overmixed, the meatloaf will turn out tough and rubbery
  5. Once mixed, dump the meatloaf mix into your baking dish or onto a baking sheet and use your hands to form it into a loaf
  6. Spread the remaining 2 Tablespoons of taco sauce over the top of the gluten free meatloaf and place it into the preheated oven
  7. Bake for 30 minutes then pull it out of the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before cutting
  8. Cut into slices, serve along with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

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TIPS FOR AN AMAZING MEATLOAF

  • Read the entire recipe before beginning
  • The oats need to be roughly ground, NOT a fine powder like oat flour. You want them to have texture
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mix. If you overmix it the meatloaf will turn out tough and rubbery
  • Use a meat thermometer if you're nervous about it being cooked all the way through. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F when you take it out of the oven and by letting the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes it will take the temperature up to a safe 165 degrees F
  • This recipe makes a great make ahead dinner, you can make it a day or two in advance and have a super easy weeknight meal
  • You can also freeze a fully cooked meatloaf for up to three months. Check out my FAQs section for instructions.
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WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THIS GLUTEN FREE DINNER?

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Roasted potatoes
  • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
  • Dairy Free Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole
  • Spicy Air Fryer Green Beans

FAQs

  1. What type of pan in best to cook the meatloaf in? I usually cook mine in a ceramic baking dish, but you could also make it in a 8x4 loaf pan
  2. Can I make meatloaf on a baking sheet? Yes! Sometimes I'll bake my meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook it that way. It usually depends on the day and how I'm feeling lol
  3. Am I able to make gluten free meatloaf ahead of time? Absolutely you can! Meatloaf is one of those recipes that usually tastes better the next day, so feel free to make it 1-2 days in advance.
  4. Is meatloaf able to be frozen? Yes, you can definitely freeze meatloaf. Wrap it in plastic wrap after it's cooked and completely cool, place it into a freezer-safe bag, and put it into the freezer for up to 3 months.
  5. How do I know when the meatloaf is done? The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F, you can use a meat thermometer to test if you want, but I've found that baking for 30 minutes and letting it rest for 10 minutes after cooking always leads to a perfectly cooked meatloaf.
healthy gluten free meatloaf without breadcrumbs sliced and laying on top of each other

Did you make my super simple Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf? If you did, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and rating down below! In addition, you can also follow me on Instagram @coleinthekitchen, and tag me so I can see your yummy food!

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Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf | Super Simple

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Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf is sure to be a hit with the entire family! It's quick, simple, and easy to prepare. All you need is a 30 minute bake time, and you've got a healthy weeknight dinner in a flash.

  • Author: Nicole Radcliffe
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • ⅓ cup Roughly Ground Oats- certified Gluten free
  • 1 Small Onion, Diced (about ⅓ Cup)
  • 1 Egg- whisked
  • ¼ cup Taco Sauce- divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. With a blender, grind your oats until they're rough and ragged. You don't want a fine powder like oat flour, you want them to have some texture
  3. In a large bowl add the ground turkey, the roughly ground oats, diced onion, a whisked egg, 2 Tablespoons of taco sauce, taco seasoning, and salt
  4. With you hands, gently toss everything together until it is well mixed, but do not overmix. If it's overmixed the meatloaf will turn out tough.
  5. Once mixed, dump the meatloaf mix into your baking dish or onto a baking sheet and use your hands to form it into a loaf
  6. Spread the remaining 2 Tablespoons of taco sauce over the top of the gluten free meatloaf and place it into the preheated oven
  7. Bake for 30 minutes then pull it out of the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before cutting
  8. Cut into slices, serve along with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories calculated are an estimate based on ingredients listed
  • Read the entire recipe before beginning
  • Make sure the oats are roughly ground, NOT a fine powder like oat flour. You want them to have texture
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mix. If you overmix it the meatloaf will turn out tough and rubbery
  • Use a meat thermometer if you're nervous about it being cooked all the way through. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F when you take it out of the oven and by letting the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes it will take the temperature up to a safe 165 degrees F
  • This recipe makes a great make ahead dinner, you can make it a day or two in advance and have a super easy weeknight meal
  • You can also freeze a fully cooked meatloaf for up to three months. Check out my FAQs section for instructions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 216

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