Easy Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Tender, juicy, and bursting with homestyle flavor, this Easy Slow Cooker Meatloaf is a game-changer for weeknight dinners! Made with a perfectly seasoned blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for depth, this meatloaf is slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s impossible to resist. A tangy-sweet glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard elevates every slice, adding a caramelized finish that’s sure to have your family asking for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep and the convenience of your slow cooker, this recipe is a stress-free way to create a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for busy families or meal prepping, this slow cooker meatloaf serves six and pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted veggies. Whether you’re a slow-cooker pro or a beginner, this recipe guarantees delicious results, every single time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup ketchup (for topping)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands, gently mix all the ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing as it can make the meatloaf tough.
Line the bottom of the slow cooker with aluminum foil, leaving enough overhang on the sides to help with lifting the meatloaf out later.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it on top of the aluminum foil in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard to create the glaze topping.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the slow cooker using the foil overhang. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Slice and serve the meatloaf warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 811 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 541 mg | 12% | |
*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.
