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    Amish Meatloaf with Oats Recipe

    05/30/2021 by Anna 1 Comment

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    Amish Meatloaf Recipe

    Amish meatloaf with oats is the ultimate comfort food.

    And there's nothing quite like having a Sunday dinner, with the whole family gathered around the table, enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal of scalloped potatoes and Amish meatloaf.

    Amish meatloaf with oats

    There is something beautiful about family being gathered around the table, enjoying each other's company while enjoying good food. And sadly, this is something that has been lost in today's society.

    Mom's Old Fashioned Meatloaf for Dinner

    Growing up, my Amish dad insisted that the family has to gather around the table for three meals a day, if at all possible. Of course, when the kids were in school, they weren't home for lunch. And when some of the teens started getting jobs outside of the home, they were not there for every meal either. But if we were at home, we had to sit down with the family at mealtime.

    Sometimes it really irritated me. If I was out mowing the yard and wanted to quickly finish, I didn't feel like stopping to go eat. Or there were times I wanted to skip meals because I was trying to lose weight or fasting for some reason.

    But we still had to sit down with the family, even if we didn't want to eat. And we always had to wait until everyone was finished eating before we were allowed to leave the table.

    This may sound a bit extreme, and it was. But the Amish put a lot of value on that family time together.

    And honestly, we can take a few lessons from them on this. The traditional home and family have become broken over the last century, and we have a lot more problems in our society because of it.

    Gluten-free Meatloaf with Oats (Meatloaf without Breadcrumbs)

    I have tried numerous meatloaf recipes over the years, and there are many good recipes available. Some of them use bread crumbs instead of oats.

    But my Amish mom always used oats and tomato juice in her meatloaf. And I like that this recipe is gluten-free meatloaf with oats.

    It seems like there are a lot of people in our country that are on gluten-free diets because of allergy issues. And they are always looking for gluten-free recipes. So I am quite happy to share with you a delicious gluten-free meatloaf recipe.

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    Meatloaf ready for the oven.

    Dutch Meatloaf

    Growing up on the farm, we always butchered our own cows. (Perhaps one got crippled or wasn't giving very much milk.) So there was always plenty of beef in our freezer.

    And my mom often served this old-fashioned meatloaf with oats to a large crowd of guests. She formed two large loaves in a big roaster.

    I used to always bake meatloaf in a loaf pan, but I've discovered it turns out better when I bake it in a 9x13" pan.

    It might be easier to shape the loaf in a loaf pan. But you can shape it in any size pan, and it keeps its shape. So a loaf pan is not required to make meatloaf.

    Easy to Make

    This 2 lb. meatloaf recipe with oatmeal is very easy to make.

    Just mix all your ingredients, shape them into a loaf, and bake it.

    Let the meatloaf rest for several minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the loaf from the pan, cut it into slices and serve.

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    Venison Meatloaf

    You can also make this meatloaf with venison.

    I don't have lots of farm-raised beef in the freezer nowadays. But my husband and our sons like to deer hunt in the fall. So we usually get to freeze some deer meat. And, of course, I am always happy to have extra meat in the freezer.

    However, venison does not have a lot of fat, so it is drier than ground beef.

    Some people like to add a bit of pork fat to their venison for added moisture. But when I make burgers or meatloaf, I often use a mixture of ground chuck and venison. It's great to use together, as it balances the fat content.

    I hope you enjoy this Amish meatloaf with oats!

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    Amish Meatloaf Recipe with Oats

    Amish meatloaf is wonderful comfort food. This is an old-fashioned meatloaf recipe with oats and tomato juice. It is a perfect dish for Sunday dinner.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Resting time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Amish
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 335 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb. hamburger
    • 3/4 c. tomato juice
    • 3/4 c. quick oats
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/4 c. chopped onion
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 tsp. chili powder
    • 1 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
    • 1 tsp. garlic salt
    • 3/4 - 1 tsp. black pepper
    • 1 tsp. oregano (optional)

    Glaze:

    • 1/2 c. ketchup
    • 1 Tbs. brown sugar
    • 1 tsp. mustard
    • 1 tsp. dried onion flakes
    • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Mix together oats, juice, eggs, and seasonings.
      3/4 c. tomato juice, 3/4 c. quick oats, 2 eggs, 1/4 c. chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 tsp. chili powder, 1 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt, 1 tsp. garlic salt, 3/4 - 1 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. oregano (optional)
    • Add burger and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
      2 lb. hamburger
    • Place the meat mixture into a baking pan and shape it into a loaf. Spoon half of the glaze over the top.
      1/2 c. ketchup, 1 Tbs. brown sugar, 1 tsp. mustard, 1 tsp. dried onion flakes, 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
    • Cover and bake for one hour.
    • Pour the remaining glaze over the top and bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 - 15 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 - 15 minutes before cutting it into slices, to keep it from crumbling.
    • Cover and refrigerate leftovers, and use within 3 days. Or wrap it airtight and freeze up to 3 months.

    Notes

    You can use 2 lb. of hamburger (I like to use 85 - 90% lean burger). Or use 1 lb. beef and 1 lb. venison or turkey burger.
    You can substitute the seasoned salt for a tsp. of regular salt if you prefer. And adjust or omit any of the seasonings as preferred.
    This meatloaf is very moist, and it may crumble if you cut into it without letting it rest first.
    Tip: After your meatloaf has cooled a bit, use two metal spatulas, one on each end of the loaf pan to carefully lift the meatloaf out and transfer it to a platter or cutting board for slicing. Alternatively, you can line your loaf pan with a strip of parchment paper before pressing in the meatloaf mixture for easy removal.
    Edited to add: I used to always bake my meatloaf in a loaf pan, however, recently I started shaping my loaf and baking it in a 9 x13" pan. I must say, I like the outcome. And from now on, I will probably always bake my meatloaf in a larger pan.
    *Nutrition is approximate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 793mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Amish Meatloaf Recipe, Amish Meatloaf with oats, Gluten-free meatloaf with Oats
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