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November 9, 2016 By Nancylynn 19 Comments

Momma’s Gluten Free Meatloaf

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Whip up a huge batch of comfort food with Momma’s Meatloaf- a recipe that’s been in my family forever!  Gluten free, 21 Day Fix approved, and WW friendly- I can’t wait for you to share it with your loved ones! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.

A white plate with a piece of Momma's meatloaf with tomato sauce and sliced carrots and potatos on the side.

Confession #101 – I’m totally an emotional eater.

But I don’t necessarily think that’s a bad thing.  Even after two years of clean eating and vowing to live a healthier life.

I know I am going against the grain by saying that (especially as a Beachbody Coach), but hear me out.

Coming from a long line of home cooks, food is nostalgic for me.  It’s comfort in a bowl.   Being in my kitchen, my favorite place, is therapeutic.

When someone is sick or suffers a loss, we organize a meal train.

When it’s time to celebrate, we do so over dinner and drinks.

Food is tradition.  Food is family.  Food is love.

Overhead photo of a metal baking dish with a row of sliced potatoes and carrots on each side. Down the middle is a row of meatloaf- 2 separate loves, topped with tomato sauce and shredded cheese.

And while I am certainly not condoning that you overeat or make unhealthy choices (drop that bag of Doritos), I think it’s perfectly ok for food to bring you joy, happiness, or solace.

Food brings us together.

On this rainy, cold day in November, many of us need a little comfort.

And we all need to come together.

Somehow.

For me, I’ll be in the kitchen, making my Momma’s Meatloaf, a recipe that has been in my family for generations.  I will bask in the familiar smells of my grandmother’s kitchen.   I will remember my nanny, and how she used to make this dish for her children and grandchildren, before I was even born.

And I will take comfort in our time at the dinner table tonight.

A metal baking pan with cooked carrots and potatoes on each side. Down the middle is two meatloaves topped with tomato sauce and crispy, bubbly cheese. There is a black serving spoon on the corner, ready to dish up Momma's Meatloaf.

What ingredients do I need to make Momma’s Meatloaf?

For the Meatloaf

  • 2lbs of lean, grass fed ground beef
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (we use gluten free)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cup of shredded pecorino romano, plus more for topping (Locatelli brand is the best)
  • 1 tsp of dry parsley or 1 T freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 T of tomato sauce, plus an addional cup for topping

Carrots/Potatoes

  • 4 cups of thinly sliced potatoes
  • 4 cups of thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

How long should I cook Meatloaf in the oven?

60 minutes is a good spot to start.  After an hour, check to see if the veggies are done and add a little more cooking time if needed.

Can I freeze Momma’s Meatloaf?

Yes!  You can make the meatloaf ahead and freeze it.  Then thaw and follow the directions to cook it in the oven.

Two image photo collage with the text overlay- Momma's Meatloaf | 21 Day Fix | WW | Gluten Free

What are the 21 Day Fix container counts?

1 RED, 1/4 BLUE for 1/8 of the meat; 1/3 YELLOW, 1/2 GREEN for 1 cup of the carrot/potato mixture

What are the WW points for Momma’s meatloaf?

Using 95% lean ground beef, Momma’s meatloaf is 7 Green points per serving, 6 Blue points per serving, or 4 purple points per serving.  A serving is 1/8 of the meat and 1 cup of potato/carrot mixture.

Is there an Instant Pot version?

This one is similar – one pot and so delicious! Healthy Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes [21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers]

Two image photo collage with the text overlay- Gluten Free Meatloaf | 21 Day Fix | WW | Kid Friendly

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Momma’s Meatloaf {21 Day Fix}

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  • Author: Nancylynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Whip up a huge batch of comfort food with Momma’s Meatloaf- a recipe that’s been in my family forever!  Gluten free, 21 Day Fix approved, and WW friendly- I can’t wait for you to share it with your loved ones!


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Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 2lbs of lean, grass fed ground beef
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (we use gluten free)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cup of shredded pecorino romano, plus more for topping (Locatelli brand is the best)
  • 1 tsp of dry parsley or 1 T freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 T of tomato sauce, plus an addional cup for topping

Carrots/Potatoes

  • 4 cups of thinly sliced potatoes
  • 4 cups of thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 and spray a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil spray.
  2. Mix all ingredients for meatloaf by hand, then shape into two loaves.
  3. Place loaves in baking dish. Top each with loaf with 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and 2 T of cheese.
  4. Arrange veggie/potato mixture around loaves and bake for approximately an hour, stirring halfway through.
  5. After an hour, check to see if the veggies are done. Add additional cooking time, if necessary.

Notes

Recipe makes 8 servings

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1/4 BLUE, 1/3 YELLOW, 1/2 GREEN (per serving)

WW: Green- 7 points; Blue- 6 points; Purple- 4 points (per serving) – calculated using 95% lean ground beef


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of meat, 1 cup of potato/veggie mixture

Keywords: meatloaf, beef, dinner, gluten-free

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    March 25, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Can I make this the night before?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      March 25, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      Sure can! Assemble it and just bake when you are ready! It’s also great reheated!

      Reply
  2. Chiara says

    January 29, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Which jar sauce do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 29, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      For this, I just use a small can! I love Tuttoroso brand.

      Reply
  3. Kim Walsh says

    May 16, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    I love and appreciate your recipes as I’m not very good in the kitchen. Thank you for adding the container counts as well. I would love to make this meatloaf but I’m never sure what the portion size is. If one slice is one portion, how many slices do you cut the meatloaf into?. (If the food doesn’t fit into the containers, I’m always unsure what the portion sizes are)

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 20, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Hi! So this recipe serves 8, so if you slice the meatloaf into 8 equal pieces you will be all set!

      Reply
  4. Steve says

    June 20, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    How does one “stir” meatloaf?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 23, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      You don’t. You stir the carrots and potatoes.

      Reply
  5. Cherie Monahan says

    June 23, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    This was amazing! It was pretty easy to throw together and my family loved it! Thank you for another awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 23, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      Yay! I am so happy you guys loved it! <3

      Reply
  6. Molly says

    July 10, 2018 at 4:07 am

    Looks amazing! Are the container counts just for the meatloaf or does it include the veggies, too?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      July 10, 2018 at 11:08 am

      The veggies, too!

      Reply
  7. Siobhan Healy says

    August 6, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Could you make this ahead and freeze and then cook it?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      August 6, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      Sure can!

      Reply
  8. Kimberly Bober says

    August 16, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I have a question. The container count for green is only listed as a half. But if it is one cup of vegetables as the serving wouldn’t that be a full 1 container?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      August 19, 2018 at 6:56 pm

      It’s 1 cup of the potatoes and veggies combined!

      Reply
  9. Miranda says

    August 14, 2019 at 12:46 am

    Really yummy! Loved the flavor added by the cheese. Comfort food at its finest. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      August 18, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      I am so happy! This is a much loved family recipe!

      Reply
  10. Anna says

    March 15, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Can the meatloaf be frozen after it’s cooked?

    Reply

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