Best 8 Favorite Slow Cooker Meatloaf Ww Recipes

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Cooking a delicious and flavorful meatloaf in your trusty slow cooker is a convenient and hassle-free way to enjoy a comforting meal. With the slow cooker doing all the work, you can create a tender and juicy meatloaf that will be a hit with your family or guests. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the meatloaf, and cooking it to perfection in your slow cooker. From classic meatloaf recipes to unique and innovative variations, we'll provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to create a truly exceptional slow cooker meatloaf that will become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

FAVORITE SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF (WW)



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From Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites which I borrowed from my friend's daughter, Alex. Don't want to lose this. This is 4 points a serving. The meatloaf is said to serve 8.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Meat

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground beef meatloaf mixture
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 egg white
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cover a wire rack small enough to fit in the slow cooker with foil; spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, onion, bell pepper, egg white, a 1/4 cup of the ketchup, bread crumbs, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
  • Shape meat into a 5 X 9 inch loaf.
  • Place meat on the rack of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Cook, covered until an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 8 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 484, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.2

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF /WEIGHT WATCHERS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by lori17

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 Pounds ground lean skinless
turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 egg white
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cover a wire rack small enough to fit in the slow cooker with foil; spray the foil with nonstick spray. Combine the turkey, onion, bell pepper, egg white, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, the bread crumbs, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Transfer the turkey mixture to the rack; form into a 5x9 inch loaf. 2. Place the meatloaf and the rack in a 5-6 qt. slow cooker. Spread the top of the meatloaf with the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup. Cover and cook until the meatloaf reaches an internal temp. of 165 degrees, 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low. Transfer to a cutting board ; cut into 6 slices.

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

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

WEIGHT WATCHERS SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF CROCK POT



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Make and share this Weight Watchers Southwestern Meatloaf Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     Meat

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs 93% lean ground beef
3 slices light bread, curmbled (1 cup)
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Coat 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Tear off two lengths of aluminum foil long enough to fit in bottom of cooker and extend 3 inches over each side of cooker. Fold each foil strip lengthwise to form 2-inch-wide strips. Arrange foil strips in a cross fashion in cooker, pressing strip in bottom of cooker and extending ends over sides of cooker.
  • Combine beef and next 5 ingredients; shape mixture into a loaf the shape of the slow cooker container. Place loaf in slow cooker over foil strips. (Foil strips become "handles" to remove meat loaf from slow cooker.)Make a shallow indention on top of meat loaf. Combine ketchup and salsa (chili sauce); pour over meat loaf.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 8 hours or on high heat 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Use foil strips to lift meat loaf from cooker. Let meat loaf stand 10 minutes before serving.Yield: 8 servings/4 points.

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

Tips:

  • Preheat slow cooker to recommended temperature before adding ingredients. This helps prevent overcooking or uneven cooking.
  • Use extra-lean or lean ground beef for a healthier meatloaf. Alternatively, use a combination of beef, pork, and/or turkey.
  • Mix the meatball with your hands to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in the prepared slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and spread it over the meatloaf.
  • Cook the meatloaf in the slow cooker for the recommended time on low or high heat. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the meatloaf and your slow cooker model.
  • To check if the meatloaf is done, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the loaf. It should read an internal temperature of 160°F for medium doneness.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker meatloaf is an easy, delicious, and time-saving meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a moist, flavorful meatloaf that is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. By following the tips and recipe suggestions in this article, you can make a mouthwatering slow cooker meatloaf that everyone will love.

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