Best 9 Easy Crock Pot Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our curated selection of the best easy crock pot meatloaf recipes. No more slaving over a hot stove or worrying about dry, overcooked meat. Our collection features mouthwatering meatloaf recipes that are incredibly flavorful, moist, and hassle-free. With just a few simple steps and minimal prep work, you'll have a delectable main course that's perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or even special occasions. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our top-rated crock pot meatloaf recipes, each promising a juicy, tender loaf that's sure to satisfy the whole family.

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CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



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Our favorite meatloaf recipe does great in the slow cooker. Made with familiar flavorings that have stood the test of time, this meatloaf is as classic as it gets. And it's about as easy as it gets, too-just toss together the ingredients, set your loaf in a foil-lined slow cooker and forget it! Your meal will be ready in 3 to 4 hours, and you don't need to be stuck in the kitchen in the meantime. And lucky you if there are leftovers-we love using this for meatloaf sandwiches the next day!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Line 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except ketchup. Shape mixture into loaf, and place in center of slow cooker. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Remove meatloaf from slow cooker to serving platter. Cut into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf is a breeze to make, holds together and slices nicely- a problem I have had with meatloaves in the past. It is a sure winner from my mother-in-law, who is a fabulous cook. Feel free to experiment with Ro-Tel tomatoes or other ingredients.

Provided by ToiCara

Categories     Meat

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

  • To remove loaf when done, line crock with wide strip of aluminum foil, coming up sides of crock.
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, and soup mix. Mix well, then add meat. Mix thoroughly, then shape into a rectangle or oval that won't touch sides of crock. Place in crock. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

SLOWER COOKER MEATLOAF



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A really easy recipe for meatloaf that anyone could pull off. For a spicier meatloaf, use chili sauce or even salsa in place of the ketchup.

Provided by cinnamon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
3 tablespoons steak seasoning
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, eggs, 3 tablespoons ketchup, onion soup mix and steak seasoning using your hands. Pat lightly into the bottom of a slow cooker. Spread remaining ketchup over the top. Cover, and cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low, or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1823.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings (with leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 pounds ground meatloaf mix (a combination of beef, pork and veal)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces small fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
3 carrots, sliced 1 inch thick
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the meatloaf mix, panko, eggs, 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, the scallions, parsley, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into a 5-by-9-inch loaf.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the potatoes and carrots over and around the meatloaf. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover the slow cooker and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  • When the meatloaf is done, skim off any excess fat from the juices in the slow cooker. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and the brown sugar in a small bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup juices from the slow cooker. Brush the top of the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture. Cover the slow cooker and let the meatloaf rest, 10 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and slice in half. Serve half with the vegetables; top with more parsley. Reserve the remaining half for Meatloaf Quesadillas.

FLAVORIZED SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF



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Slow cooker meatloaf is quick and easy with the flavor others lack.

Provided by AmyPaiva

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ground beef, or more to taste
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup beef broth
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup ketchup
3 potatoes, coarsely chopped
¼ cup baby carrots

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, broth, egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl using your hands. Form into a loaf. Center the loaf in the bottom of a slow cooker, leaving room on the sides.
  • Coat meatloaf with 1/4 cup ketchup and surround with potatoes and carrots. Cook on High, about 2 hours. Reduce heat setting to Low; cook until meatloaf is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 396.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CROCKPOT MEATLOAF



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Just set it and forget it! You can "bake" a classic comfort food dinner in your slow cooker with this easy crockpot meatloaf recipe.

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs. lean ground beef (I use 85%-93% lean) or a "meatloaf mix" consisting of ground beef, ground veal and ground pork
1 cup finely diced onion
2 eggs
½ cup breadcrumbs ((I used Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, but any variety will work))
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Gently combine all ingredients (except ketchup) in a large bowl. Just be careful not to over-mix, or the meat will be tough. I like to use my hands for this!
  • Shape beef mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared slow cooker.
  • Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf reads 160°F.
  • Remove meatloaf from slow cooker. Place on a cutting board, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the recipe, Calories 236.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Protein 24.9 g, Fat 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Sodium 863.4 mg, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 2.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.8 g

SLOW-COOKED MEAT LOAF FOR 2



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"My husband and I both work late, so it's great to come home to this classic dish with mashed potatoes and a veggie side," explains Ginger Cortese of Hollsopple, Pennsylvania. "It reminds me of supper at Mom's."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups water
1 large egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine soup and water until blended. Pour half into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cover and refrigerate remaining soup mixture., In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt if desired and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a loaf; place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. , For gravy, place reserved soup mixture in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until heated through. Serve the meat loaf and gravy with mashed potatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MEAT LOAF FROM THE SLOW COOKER



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This simple, easy-to-make meat loaf is one of my personal favorites. I'm often asked for the recipe. -Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well (mixture will be moist). Shape into a loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips., In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spoon over meat loaf. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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An easy meal to make regardless if in crock pot or oven...still I love crock pot recipes because you can come home and dinner is done! Tomatoes may be changed to alternate topping of your chose. Also you may freeze this meatloaf and drop in the crock pot...cook a couple of hours more.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup milk
2 slices white bread
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
1 small onion, peeled
1 tablespoon garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (12 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the milk and the bread in a large mixing bowl, and let stand until the bread has adsorbed all the milk.
  • With two forks, break the bread into crumbs.
  • Beat the ground beef into the crumbs until well mixed.
  • Make a hollow in the center of the meat and break the eggs into it.
  • Beat the eggs a little; then grate the onions into the eggs.
  • Add garlic, salt, pepper and mustard.
  • Beat the eggs into the beef.
  • Shape into a round cake and place in the slow cooker.
  • Drain the tomatoes, and place them on the meat.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 150.5, Sodium 750, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or celery, to the meatloaf mixture to add flavor and texture.
  • Use a flavorful sauce, such as barbecue sauce, ketchup, or brown sugar, to glaze the meatloaf before cooking.
  • Cook the meatloaf on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Crock pot meatloaf is a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It is a great way to use up leftover ground beef and vegetables, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a little bit of planning, you can have a delicious and hearty meatloaf on the table in no time.

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