Smoked Meatloaf (Gluten Free)

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Incredible taste, perfect texture, and an absolute family favorite, this smoked meatloaf delivers. Not only that, this smoked meatloaf recipe is Paleo approved and gluten free.

What is Meatloaf?

Meatloaf is typically thought of as an American “comfort food” and is typically made using beef. We go in to great detail on all of the Benefits of Eating Beef on this website. There’s a lot of misconceptions and misleading information about the benefits of eating ruminant meats like beef.

US Origins of Meatloaf

In the Oxford Companion to Food, it’s thought that meatloaf’s first mention in print in the U.S. was in 1899. It makes sense that this was the time something like meatloaf would originate due to the fact the mechanical meat grinder was recently invented. Ever since, we’ve seen meatloaf in most home cooking style cookbooks.

What’s different about smoked meatloaf?

Smoking is basically the same thing as barbecuing. Both BBQ and smoking meat involve techniques using indirect heat to (typically) slowly cook meat. What makes smoking meat unique? The smoke provides a unique flavor in addition to the methodology in how the meat is cured.

What is smoke curing?

When you smoke meat, that’s helping to seal the outer layer which makes it more difficult for bacteria to take over. Curing also works in other methods (not just smoke). For example, using salt. Common smoking styles include hot smoking, smoke roasting (pit barbecuing) and cold smoking.

Now with the meatloaf, it’s unlikely that you’ll cure the meat mixture used to make the meatloaf.

How is Meatloaf typically cooked?

Most recipes for meatloaf include using a standard oven. Using an over to cook your meatloaf is fine but you won’t get that added smoke flavor that makes this particular smoked meatloaf recipe unique and absolutely delicious.

What if I don’t have a smoker?

That’s okay, you’ll miss out on the unique smoke flavor but we’ve got you covered with this Paleo meatloaf recipe. This recipe makes meatloaf in small muffin shapes and is another great option for healthy eating. We believe strongly that beef is a food loaded with incredible nutrients our bodies need.

What makes this smoked meatloaf Paleo approved?

The ingredients used in this recipe avoid grains and other “sometimes standard” ingredients for making meatloaf. This is a clean food recipe that will fit many diet protocols.

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What are the ingredients for Smoked Meatloaf?

• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 1/2 Yellow Onion
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Ketchup (see notes)
• 2 Tbsp Red Wine
• 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 2 Tbsp Cassava Flour (or pork rind crumbs, for low-carb)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, optional

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