Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe starts with ground beef mixed with eggs to bind, quick-cooking oats as a filler, and a dry onion soup mix for seasoning. Regular ketchup is incorporated into the mixture and spread on top. The loaf is cooked in a sprayed crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing gentle, even cooking without drying out the meat.
The slow cooker environment helps the meatloaf retain moisture and develop a tender texture. This method is convenient for home cooks wanting to avoid heating an oven or multitask during the day. The soup mix and ketchup provide savory, mellow flavor without requiring many fresh ingredients.
Serve the meatloaf sliced, often accompanied by mashed potatoes or vegetables. The recipe's simplicity focuses on basic ingredients and slow cooking to produce a straightforward comfort dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 egg
- 2/3 cup oats quick cooking
- 1 dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Reserve 2 tablespoons ketchup.
- In large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, oats, soup mix and remaining ketchup. Shape into a loaf.
- Put in crock pot sprayed with non stick cook spray. Top with remaining ketchup.
- Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This meatloaf can be made without using the oven, reducing kitchen heat and hassle.
- Cooking times vary: low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours depending on crockpot settings.
- Spray the crockpot with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ease serving and cleanup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1066mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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