Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 3 5

Total Time: 3 20

Servings: slices

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Crockpot Meatloaf might just be your family's new favorite weeknight dinner! This classic meatloaf recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfectly tender, and so easy to make in a slow cooker. The tangy ketchup based glaze on top is what really ties it all together. When you need a tried and true comfort meal, this is the recipe to make!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Equipment

Crockpot (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
½ onion finely chopped
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs

For the Glaze

¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Line the Crockpot with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients together.
2 pounds ground beef, ½ onion, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 large eggs
Form the mixture into a loaf shape.
Transfer the loaf to the Crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
While the meatloaf is cooking, make the glaze by combining the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small dish.
¾ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
Remove the lid and spread the glaze over the meatloaf.
If desired, transfer the meatloaf to a baking sheet and broil for 4-5 minutes.

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Notes

Don't skip lining the crockpot with foil; it will make it so much easier to remove the meatloaf.
Don’t overwork the meatloaf mixture. Everything should be well combined, but over mixing it can cause the beef to become chewy and dense.
The internal temperature of properly cooked meatloaf is 160°F.
For extra crispy, caramelized meatloaf, broil the meatloaf on a sheet pan for a few minutes after cooking.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.

Storage: Store crockpot meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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