Description
Crockpot Meatloaf is a comforting dish that fills your home with irresistible aromas while you go about your day. This easy recipe combines lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings to create a moist and flavorful meatloaf that cooks to perfection in your slow cooker. Topped with a delicious glaze made from ketchup and brown sugar, this dish is not only a family favorite but also ideal for meal prep or entertaining. Gather around the table and enjoy a hearty meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion finely. Sauté it in olive oil until translucent for enhanced flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, sautéed onions, ½ cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the crockpot and shape it into a loaf.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining ketchup with brown sugar and spread it over the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until internal temperature reaches at least 160°F.
- Let rest before slicing and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg