Crock Pot Goetta
Wake up to the savory, comforting flavors of homemade Crock Pot Goetta, a traditional German-inspired breakfast loaf made effortless with your slow cooker. This hearty recipe combines steel-cut oats, ground pork, and beef with a fragrant blend of spices like sage, thyme, and marjoram for a rich and flavorful result that's as nostalgic as it is satisfying. Slow-cooked for hours, the mixture develops a creamy texture and deep flavor, then sets into sturdy loaves perfect for slicing and pan-frying. Serve your crispy, golden-brown goetta alongside eggs and toast for a breakfast that feels like home. With its minimal prep time and make-ahead convenience, this dish is ideal for busy mornings or feeding a crowd. Optimize your breakfast game with this foolproof Crock Pot Goetta recipe—comfort food never tasted so good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 cups water
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon marjoram
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
In a large Crock Pot (at least 6-quart capacity), combine the 6 cups of water, steel-cut oats, and finely chopped onion.
Add the ground pork and ground beef to the slow cooker, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, ground sage, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set it to LOW. Allow the mixture to cook for 7-8 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom.
Once the mixture has thickened and the oats are tender, turn off the Crock Pot and let it cool slightly. The mixture should be very thick and hold together well.
Line two loaf pans (approximately 9x5 inches) with parchment paper or lightly grease them. Transfer the goetta mixture into the pans, pressing it down firmly to remove any air pockets.
Let the goetta cool to room temperature before covering the pans with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate the loaves for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up completely.
Once chilled, remove the goetta from the loaf pans and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces for serving.
To serve, heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the slices in a small amount of oil or butter until browned and crispy on both sides. Enjoy with eggs, toast, or your favorite breakfast sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 709 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 7714 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 229.6 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 1358 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
