The Best Crockpot Meatloaf
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
396 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Crockpot Meatloaf
Description
This meatloaf recipe blends ground beef with finely minced onion, savory herb stuffing mix, milk, eggs, and seasoning, then is formed into an oval shape and placed in a foil-lined slow cooker. A glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, onion, and pepper is mixed separately and used to coat the meatloaf before cooking and after. The meatloaf cooks on low for six hours, allowing gentle heat to cook the meat fully. After slow cooking, the meatloaf is removed, topped with additional glaze, and broiled briefly to caramelize the sauce, creating a glossy, sticky finish. It is served sliced with extra glaze for drizzling.
The notes suggest an oven-cooking alternative with the same glaze and shape, baked at 350°F for 60-70 minutes, offering flexibility in preparation.
Ingredients
MEATLOAF
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion finely minced
- 2 boxes (6 oz each) stuffing mix dried, savory herbs variety
- 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 large egg
- 2 Tbsp glaze (see below)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
BROWN SUGAR KETCHUP GLAZE
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp onion finely minced
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Tear off a large strip of aluminum foil (heavy duty works well), and press it into the bottom and up two of the sides of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray, then set aside.
- Combine all ketchup glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Add ground beef, minced onion, stuffing mix, milk, eggs, 2 Tbsp glaze, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
- Shape into an oval-like shape and place into the foil lined crockpot. Top with ½ cup of the glaze, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
- When finished cooking, carefully lift out the meatloaf, using the foil overhang, and place on a baking sheet. Top with 2/3 cup of the glaze and broil until glaze is sticky and bubbly.
- Serve sliced, with remaining glaze sauce served on the side for drizzling.
Notes
- To bake in the oven, prepare the glaze and meatloaf mixture as directed, shape and spread with glaze, then bake in a greased pan at 350°F for 60-70 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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