Name: Tex-Mex Gluten Free Meatloaf | Super Simple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Pound Ground Turkey; 1/3 Cup Roughly Ground Oats- certified Gluten free; 1 Small Onion, Diced (about 1/3 Cup); 1 Egg- whisked; 1/4 Cup Taco Sauce- divided; 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

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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

gluten free meatloaf ingredients labeled with black text on a white backdrop

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

healthy turkey meatloaf ingredients on a white backrop — **Prepare your ingredients**

ingredients for a gluten free turkey meatloaf in a white bowl — **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**

tex-mex turkey meatloaf baked in a baking dish — **Bake 30 minutes at 350 F and rest for 10 minutes**

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
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
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
With you hands, gently toss everything together until well mixed, but not overmixed. If overmixed, the meatloaf will turn out tough and rubbery
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
Spread the remaining 2 Tablespoons of taco sauce over the top of the gluten free meatloaf and place it into the preheated oven
Bake for 30 minutes then pull it out of the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before cutting
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.

Healthy gluten free meatloaf on a wooden board on a white backdrop

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THIS GLUTEN FREE DINNER?

FAQs

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 8×4 loaf pan
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
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.
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.
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!