Crockpot Meatloaf

Minimal prep and a saucy and juicy meatloaf make this the dinner of choice next time you want a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

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Hearty and warm, this crockpot meatloaf is the perfect comfort food to come home to after a busy day. Tender meatloaf topped with a sweet and tangy glaze slow cooks during the day and will be bubbling away when you are ready to serve it up. 

Crockpot Meatloaf Ingredients

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You’ll need:

For The Meatloaf

• 2 pounds of lean ground beef
• ½ medium sweet yellow onion, (1 cup) finely diced
• ¼ cup of plain bread crumbs
• ½ cup of plain panko bread crumbs
• ½ cup of ketchup
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

For the Glaze

• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon prepared mustard

Substitutions And Additions

MEAT: You can use other ground meats instead of ground beef. Try ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey. Or, you could even do a mixture of two different ground meats.

ONIONS: If you are not a fan of onions, you can leave them out of the meatloaf.

GLAZE: If you are short on time, you could use a store-bought BBQ sauce in place of the homemade glaze.

CHEESE: Add shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture for a cheesy meatloaf.

How To Make This Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

STEP ONE: Using a large bowl, add the ground beef, finely diced onion, plain bread crumbs and the panko bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.

STEP TWO: To mix the meatloaf together, you can either use a large wooden spoon or your hands.

If you are using your hands, please be sure to wear disposable gloves for safety. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.

STEP THREE: Line a 7-quart crockpot with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared crockpot. Carefully and tightly shape the meatloaf into an oblong shape.

STEP FOUR: In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients and stir until well combined.

STEP FIVE: Using a basting brush, evenly spread the glaze on the top of the meatloaf.

STEP SIX: Set the crockpot to 4 hours on high. Set the crockpot to 4 hours on high. Using an instant read meat thermometer, ensure the internal temperature is at least 160°F.

How To Serve

Serve this easy crockpot meatloaf recipe with creamy mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes and roasted vegetables or green beans on the side.

Or add a green salad and no yeast dinner rolls.

While the crockpot makes it simple to throw it together, we also have our traditional meatloaf recipe or individual-sized muffin pan meatloaf.

For other crockpot recipes where beef is the star, try our crockpot chili or crockpot beef stew for a true comfort meal.

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Storing Slow Cooker Meatloaf

IN THE FRIDGE: Any leftovers of this easy crockpot meatloaf dinner recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

IN THE FREEZER: Cool the leftover meatloaf, wrap it in foil or plastic wrap, and then in a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

MAKE AHEAD: Mix and shape the meatloaf the night before and keep it in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Place in the slow cooker in the morning, set your timer, and you are done.

Let your slow cooker do the work while getting other things done. Moist, delicious meatloaf covered in a tasty homemade glaze makes this easy crockpot meatloaf recipe a fantastic choice on busy weeknights.

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Crockpot Meatloaf

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Minimal prep and a saucy and juicy meatloaf make this the dinner of choice next time you want a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

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Ingredients

  

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Meatloaf

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup sweet yellow onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
• ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Glaze

• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon prepared mustard

Instructions

 

• Line a 7-quart crockpot with aluminum foil, and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
• Using a large mixing bowl add the ground beef, finely diced onion, the plain bread crumbs and the panko bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
• To mix the meatloaf together, you can either use a large wooden spoon or your hands. If you are using your hands, please be sure to wear disposable gloves for safety. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
• Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared crockpot. Carefully and tightly shape the meatloaf into an oblong shape.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the glaze ingredients and stir until well combined. Using a basting brush, evenly spread the glaze on the top of the meatloaf.
• Set the crockpot to 4 hours on high.

Notes

• Sautee the onion before mixing it into the beef mixture. Sauteeing will release the onion’s flavors, making your meatloaf even more flavorful.
• While messy, mixing the raw meatloaf mixture with your hands is the best way to make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
• Don’t overmix, or your meatloaf will come out tough.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg

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