Italian Meatloaf (Gluten Free)

2 lbs Ground Beef

1 cup ground gluten free Oats

1/2 cup Milk

3 Eggs

2 Tbsp dried, minced Onion

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped

4 Tbsp fresh Basil, finely chopped
2 Tbsp fresh Oregano, finely chopped

1/4 lb Pancetta, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grind the oats into a coarse flour using your blender or food processor.

Add the milk and let soak for a few minutes.

Add the eggs, blending well.

Stir in the onion, cheese, sun dried tomatoes, herbs and salt.

Now mix in the ground beef with a wooden spoon or your hands.

Mixing the meat in last prevents over mixing 

so that you don't end up with a tough meat loaf.

So, mix gently and only until the ingredients are incorporated.

Shape the meat into a loaf on a foil lined pan that is oiled well 

- or use non-stick foil.

Arrange the pancetta slices over the top of the meatloaf.

Loosely cover the meatloaf with foil and bake for 40 minutes.  Uncover and bake for about 30-40 minutes more or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Allow the meatloaf to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

I like to dress the meatloaf with Marinara sauce.

Serves 10-12.

Recipe
Italian Meatloaf (Gluten Free)

2 lbs Ground Beef

1 cup ground gluten free Oats

1/2 cup Milk

3 Eggs

2 Tbsp dried, minced Onion

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped

4 Tbsp fresh Basil, finely chopped

2 Tbsp fresh Oregano, finely chopped

1/4 lb Pancetta, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grind the oats into a coarse flour using your blender or food processor.

Add the milk and let soak for a few minutes.

Add the eggs, blending well.

Stir in the onion, cheese, sun dried tomatoes, herbs and salt.

Mix in the ground beef with a wooden spoon or your hands. Mix gently and only until the ingredients are incorporated.

Shape the meat into a loaf on a foil lined pan that is oiled well - or use non-stick foil.

Arrange the pancetta slices over the top of the meatloaf.

Loosely cover the meatloaf with foil and bake for 40 minutes.  Uncover and bake for about 30-40 minutes more or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Allow the meatloaf to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.