Magic Crock Pot Meatloaf
Discover the ultimate comfort food made effortlessly with this *Magic Crock Pot Meatloaf* recipe! Packed with flavor, this moist and tender classic combines ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a medley of savory seasonings, including Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and fresh parsley, for a perfectly balanced bite. The slow cooker does all the hard work, ensuring a juicy meatloaf that’s never dry. A sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard caramelizes beautifully, adding a mouthwatering finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and hands-off slow cooking, this make-ahead dinner feeds the whole family and pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing—this is the ultimate slow cooker meatloaf recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup Ketchup (for meatloaf mixture)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Ketchup (for topping)
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
On a clean sheet of parchment paper or foil, shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape that will fit into your crock pot. Transfer the loaf carefully into the crock pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to make the topping sauce.
Spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf in the crock pot using a spoon or a spatula.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
Carefully remove the meatloaf from the crock pot using a large spatula or by lifting it out with the parchment paper or foil.
Optional: Place the meatloaf under the broiler in your oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the topping further.
Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 203.6 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1025 mg | 342% | |
| Sodium | 7206 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.3 g | ||
| Protein | 188.0 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 3584 mg | 76% | |
*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.
