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Meatloaves are great when you have a young family with little kids. They are a quick and easy way to get your tots to eat meat without coddling or coaxing them to bite, chew, and swallow. This meatloaf is firm, yet tender. It stays together nicely when sliced (without having to use a wheat or oat flour filler) and is also quite tasty. Your kids will love it, and they won’t be reaching for the ketchup bottle, either. This recipe is gluten-free, corn-free, and Dairy-free. Serves six.
Ingredients:
2 lbs of organic ground beef or turkey, or a combination of both (I used beef here)
1/4 cup of flaxseed meal
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup of chopped onion (You can use a mini prep processor to get the pieces very small or make them chunky like I did here).
3 medium-sized cloves of garlic, chopped as well
1/4 cup of organic or homemade ketchup
If you are using a store-bought brand, be sure to read the labels on your ketchup bottle.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit. In the bottom of a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Add the eggs and beat with a wisk. Add the onions and garlic, mix, then add the meat and ketchup. Mix all ingredients together and transfer to a casserole dish. Shape the meat dough into a nice oval patty. Place in heated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Meatloaf should be browned on top and cooked all the way through when done. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with boiled potatoes and enjoy.
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Caryn–is flax seed meal the same as the milled flax seed that i recently got?
Yes, the two are interchangeable as far as I know. Some commercial brands, maybe all? press the oil out of the seed and the byproduct is flax seed meal or milled flax seed. You can buy whole seeds and grind them yourself, getting the benefits of all the omega 3s if you have whole flax seeds. Flax seed meal is a good binder, and many vegans use it as an egg replacer.
One-egg substitute formula:
15 mL or 1 Tbsp of Flax seed meal (ground flax seeds)
45 mL or 3 Tbsp of warm Water
Some recipes say to mix the two and let it sit for a few minutes. I have even experimented with ones that ask you to boil the mixture then cool it before adding to your recipe. I am still experimenting with baking w/o eggs, but I haven’t yet mastered it. My two attempts produced a granola bar like substance. I may run with it…. who knows. I like the flax seed meal because it helps to bind the meatloaf. I have tried several different versions of it before I stumbled on this one.
Caryn,
I tried this recipe to make meatballs and they turned out pretty good! Do you have any recipes for a stroganoff sauce? I would love to do something other than spaghetti noodles and meatballs.
Linda
I made this yesterday for my grandchildren and their parents. They all raved over it. This is wonderful because we are having to learn a whole new way of life because our 3 year old has been put on a diet by a holistic doctor for her severe eczema. It’s working but really hard to do right now while we are learning. At this point, no dairy, corn, sugar, grains of any kind except brown rice, vinegar and the list goes on. Not even potatoes. After 6 weeks we are hoping that some things will be added back. I’m really grateful to find this site.
Hi Linda!
I’m glad you enjoyed the meatloaf. It is the favorite around here too. Sometimes I make a double batch and freeze the extra loaf. I also do the meatballs that Linda B suggested. I freeze those too and take them out as needed when the kids get hungry. I pack mine full of whatever veggies I’ve got around too. Thanks for posting!
Caryn
Do you mix the ketchup into the meatloaf before cooking, or was it listed as an ingredient, only to use as a condiment? In the recipe instructions, I don’t see when to add the ketchup. Thanks!
Kristina,
I add the ketchup when I add the meat. Thanks for the response. I changed the recipe so that it isn’t so confusing.
Caryn
Thanks! Also, thanks for doing this website. I am doing an allergy elimination diet right now, and this website has been a lot of help, as this is all new to me!