Best 14 Meatloaf Crock Pot Recipes

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Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be made in many different ways. One of the easiest and most convenient methods is to cook it in a crock pot. This allows you to set it and forget it, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and hearty meatloaf that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MAGIC CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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This recipe came with my Rival crock pot. The meat loaf is very moist and tender on the inside and a little bit crunchy around the outer edges. I cook mine on low for 9 hours.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Meat

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 T. ketchup.
  • Combine ground beef, eggs, oats, soup mix and remaining ketchup.
  • Shape into loaf and put into crock pot.
  • Top with remaining ketchup.
  • Cover, cook on low 8 - 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 126.8, Sodium 544.3, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 25.9

INCREDIBLY MOIST & EASY CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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This recipe takes just 5-10 minutes to throw together. Then, by the magic of my buddy the slow cooker, you are free to spend the day as you wish. Moist, flavorful, comforting, quick and easy. By mixing everything in a zip lock bag, cleanup is a snap. Original recipe was found in a little cookbook that came with my crock pot many...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

DRY INGREDIENTS
1/2 tsp dried ground sage
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2/3 c italian bread crumbs
2 tsp dried minced onion
WET INGREDIENTS
3/4 c milk or 1/2 & 1/2
2 eggs, slightly beaten
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb ground beef chuck
SAUCE (ADD LAST 35-45 MINUTES OF COOKING TIME)
1/4 c ketchup
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2-1 tsp dried mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp natural hickory liquid smoke, optional but yummy

Steps:

  • 1. In a large plastic ziplock bag, combine all dry ingredients. Then, add the wet ingredients to the bag and mix thoroughly.
  • 2. Add ground beef chuck until uniformly mixed. Try not to over mix. Form into a round loaf. (I usually refrigerate for a little while to firm up, but it's not necessary. In fact, you can make the loaf the day before and refrigerate until ready to use.)
  • 3. Cut 2 lengths of aluminum foil approximately 29" long. Fold lengthwise 3 times. You will end up with two strips of foil approximately 3 1/2" x 29" long. Spray your crock pot with butter flavored cooking spray. I use a standard-size crock pot, approximately 9" across its round top. Place your two lengths of foil in the form of an "X" in the crock pot. This will act as a sling to lift the meatloaf out easily when it is done cooking. Spray foil with non-stick spray as well. If ends stick out of the top of the crock pot, simply fold them down into the pot.
  • 4. Add meatloaf to crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 5-5 1/2 hours. About an hour before the meatloaf is done, combine all of sauce ingredients. Pour sauce on top of meatloaf 35-45 before the end of cooking time.
  • 5. When meatloaf is done, lift carefully out of crock pot with your foil sling to a serving platter.

FAMILY FAVORITE CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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Found this recipe many years ago in my very first Crockery Cookery Cookbook. If you like meatloaf either hot or for cold sandwiches this has a real nice flavor especially with sweet sauce on the top!

Provided by Sandy One

Categories     Meat

Time 7h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons grated onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine eggs with milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and sage, and meat.
  • Mix well and shape into a 9x5 inches.
  • rectangle or oval.
  • Carefully place into slow cooker pot.
  • Cook on low for about 6-7 hours.
  • Combine sauce ingredients and pour over meat loaf and cook on high for about 15 minutes.

MEATLOAF - CROCK-POT



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I have 3 kids on 3 different sports teams, so during baseball season I do a lot of crockpot cooking since it seems like I'm always on the run. I was intrigued by the idea of cooking meatloaf in the crockpot but the couple of recipes I tried were very greasy and fell apart too easily. I came up with this recipe that my family really enjoys. I think the potatoes on the bottom are really key to the success of the result because they keep the meat up off the bottom and let it cook out of the liquid. I know the recipe is going to seem like too little liquid to start with, but the crockpot retains all the liquid inside and really is enough. Let me know what you think.

Provided by HSingARMYmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (I use 93% lean)
2/3 cup breadcrumbs (I use crushed crouton for extra flavor)
1 egg
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 ounce dry onion soup mix (I use 1 Lipton packet)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
salt and pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup cheese, shredded (I use sharp cheddar)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to help make clean up easier. Layer sliced potatoes and onions on bottom.
  • Mix all the meatloaf ingredients together really well. I use an electric mixer to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
  • Shape into an oval loaf and lay on top of the potatoes and onions - try to not let it touch the sides of the crock to prevent the heat of the crock from overcooking the meatloaf.
  • Mix all the topping ingredients together and spoon on top of the meatoaf. Cook on high for an hour, then turn the crockpot down to low and cook an additional 4-5 hours or till its done all the way through.
  • Add a salad and dinner is complete! Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 1366.3, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 32.3

CROCK POT CHEESY MEATLOAF



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I found this recipe in the 1975 edition of Crockery Cookery, and made a few adaptations. This meatloaf is so easy to put together. Pop it in the crock pot, and let it simmer all day.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 round cheese crackers
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced green peppers
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Crush the crackers with a rolling pin or blender.
  • In a bowl, mix together the crushed crackers, shredded cheddar, onion, green pepper, chili sauce, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix in ground beef, and form into a 7-inch round loaf.
  • Place in crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until done.

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.

CROCK-POT MEATLOAF AND PACKET POTATOES



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This is a nice, classic meatloaf cooked in the crockpot with a packet of golden potatoes cooked right on the top. Just add a veggie and you have a complete, easy meal. My measurements are approx. because I don't measure anything when I'm cooking.

Provided by CrysDanMom

Categories     Meat

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons steak sauce (like A-1)
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon season salt
fresh ground pepper
4 yukon gold potatoes, diced with skin on
1 teaspoon season salt
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients except potatoes, second amount of seasoned salt and olive oil. Mix thoroughly and pat into the bottom of your crock. I just level mine out, covering the entire bottom of the crock. Then, take a large piece of aluminum foil and place the diced potatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season with seasoned salt. Then, fold the aluminum foil into a nice packet and place on top of the meatloaf.
  • Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours until done.
  • I serve this as is with ketchup on the side because that is the way we like it. Feel free to top with tomato sauce or gravy.

SOUTHERN CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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Meatloaf with topping made of ketchup, brown sugar and a dash of yellow mustard made in the crock pot. This is an old family recipe changed around a bit to make it crock pot ready

Provided by tabasco0697

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 7h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cups ketchup
1/2 medium diced onion
1/4 cup green pepper
2 potatoes
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup granulated brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Sliced the potatoes about 1/4 inch thick. Diced the onion and finely dice the green pepper salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well in a large bowl the meat, diced onions, finely diced green pepper, breadcrumbs, egg and ketchup together by hand. Squish real well form into a loaf.
  • spray the bottom of the crock pot with non-stick spray.
  • place sliced potatoes on the bottom of the crock pot. This will help stop the sticking of the loaf and keep it from swimming in all the juices.
  • Place the loaf in the crock pot on top of the potatoes being sure not to let the loaf touch the sides of the crock pot.
  • mix the ketchup, brown sugar and yellow mustard in a small bowl. This is the topping.
  • pour over the entire loaf.
  • turn crock pot on low for 7-9 hours.

CROCK-POT MEATLOAF



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Looking for an easy crockpot recipe for meatloaf? Well, here it is. Easy to prepare and oh, so easy to make. Put it all together, put the lid on, and relax.

Provided by Goose Hill Farm

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
2 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion (diced)
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Form into a meatloaf shape that will fit into your crock pot.
  • Put foil under the meatloaf in crock pot.
  • Cut it long enough to cover the bottom and sides of meatloaf.
  • Place meat loaf in crock pot and top with an additional 3-4 tablespoons ketchup.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2 1/2 hours.
  • I served this with roasted potatoes with parmesan and herbs!

CROCK POT ASIAN MEATLOAF



Crock Pot Asian Meatloaf image

Meat loaf with an Asian taste. I normally double the batch and after mixing it up I will freeze in individual portions to be cooked in the crock pot as needed. My Small Crock pot will hold two coffee cups so each person can put their main dish and side dish in the crock pot, each in a separate cup, and put on low so that when they get home it is ready for them.

Provided by TERRY B.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 1 cup each, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup water chestnut, finely chopped
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup plum sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Place in Crock pot.
  • Cook on low 4 hours.
  • OR.
  • Freeze in individual portions.
  • After frozen Place each needed portion in Crock Pot.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 21.8

CROCK POT CHIPOTLE MEATLOAF



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This is a recipe I came up with the other evening to satisfy my craving for comfort food. I needed a one-dish meal, as my crock-pot is the only cooking apparatus I have left after kitchen fire. Great for getting your veggies without extra work or dishes (I love to use spinach and mushrooms whenever I can!). Makes fantastic sandwiches next day (also makes yummy meatballs!)

Provided by cylee

Categories     Meat

Time P5DT15m

Yield 2 loaves, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs ground meat (I use 1 lb beef, 1 lb turkey)
2 -3 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 onion, grated (with juice)
1/4 cup carrot, grated
2 fresh garlic cloves, pressed
1/3 cup portabella mushroom, minced
2/3 cup frozen spinach
2 eggs
1/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (Asian hot chile sauce)
1 cup cracker, crushed (I use Cheez-its and Triscuits)
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cheese, shredded (I use Sargento's Shredded Chipotle, yum!)
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 chipotle pepper, pulverized

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Be careful not to overwork, otherwise your loaf will be tough (hint for any meatloaf!).
  • In another bowl, beat eggs with ketchup, sour cream and sriracha sauce. Add to meat mixture.
  • Stir in cracker/breadcrumbs and cheese until just mixed inches.
  • Shape into two loaves, place in crock pot.
  • Mix tomato sauce and chipotle pepper, spread on top of loaf.
  • Cook on med-low for 5 hours or until done.
  • If desired, sprinkle some shredded Chipotle cheese on top of loaf about 10 mins before serving. You can also make a gravy out of the "juice" that results in bottom of pan by adding some beef broth and thickening with cornstarch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 71.7, Sodium 454.3, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.2

CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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Very easy to put together and will provide you with a tasty, economical meal. Great with mashed potatoes.

Provided by ebbtide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 eggs
2 slices bread, torn into fine pieces
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground beef, soup mix, green pepper, onions, eggs and breadcrumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, mix catsup and brown sugar.
  • Mix the catsup mixture into the ground beef mixture.
  • Form into a meatloaf and place into the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 8 hrs or on high for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 659.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 33.9

CHEESY CROCK POT MEATLOAF WITH VEGGIES



Cheesy Crock Pot Meatloaf with Veggies image

There are times I'd rather be in my craft room or out in the garden rather than in the kitchen. Meatloaf in the crock pot equals free time to do other things. Meatloaf is one of my favorite meals. There are so many variations to making meatloaf and I don't think I ever make it the same way twice. Today I wrote this variation...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 25

MEATLOAF
2 lb ground beef (other meats can be substituted, ground pork, ground turkey, ground chicken, bulk sausage or a mixture of meats)
1 c bread crumbs, i used panko
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c green bell pepper, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c ketsup
1 tsp mustard
2 large eggs
1/2 Tbsp fennel seed
1 tsp basil, dried
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
VEGGIES
4 to 6 medium potatoes, quartered
3 or 4 large carrots, cubed
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
seasoning of choice (i used salt and pepper, you could use any desired seasonings) a little rosemary would be good
TOPPING
1/2 c tomato sauce
oregano, dried to taste
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
salt and pepper to taste
mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. TIPS: If you grind meat yourself, add the fennel seed and grind with the meat. Spray crock with PAM for easier clean up.
  • 2. In a large bowl; add ingredients for meatloaf. With hands combine the mixture.
  • 3. Form meat mixture into a loaf and place in the center of Crock Pot. Place potatoes and carrots around meatloaf. Drizzle oil on veggies and season before adding to the pot. Place the vegetables around the meatloaf. NOTE: would have been easier if I had seasoned the vegetables and drizzled oil before I putting them in the crock pot.
  • 4. Combine ingredients for topping except for the mozzerella; set aside.
  • 5. Cook on high for 4 hours. The last hour of cooking, remove lid and add the tomato sauce topping mixture to the top of the meatloaf; cover with lid. Once done, turn crock pot off, remove lid and add mozzerella to top of meatloaf, cover with lid and let set for about 15 minutes before serving. NOTE: The meatloaf will brown but not like it would if you baked it in an oven.
  • 6. NOTES: Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or in this case cooked in the crock pot. The loaf shape is formed by either cooking it in a loaf pan, or forming it by hand. Meatloaf is usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, bulk sausage and poultry or a combination of meats are also used. Variations are unlimited! Different taste for different folks. Choose seasoning that you like. You could add diced potatoes to the meat mixture and cubes of cheddar and/or mushrooms. You can even have a stuffed meatloaf, 2 layers of meat with a cheesy mushroom and onion filling. If you don't like a tomato sauce topping, leave off but I wouldn't leave off the cheese ;) Other toppings; BBQ sauce, Ketchup, or no topping at all. It really depends on the seasonings you choose. OK pull out that crock pot and get to crocking! HAPPY COOKING!

Tips:

  • To ensure a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Enhance the flavor by adding a mixture of bread crumbs, eggs, milk, and seasonings to the meatloaf mixture.
  • For a crispy and caramelized crust, top the meatloaf with a glaze made from brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • To prevent the meatloaf from drying out, cook it in a slow cooker on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

These crock pot meatloaf recipes offer a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a classic comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a moist, flavorful, and satisfying meatloaf that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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