Best 7 Slow Cooker Meatloaf Supper Recipes

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Slow-cooker meatloaf supper is an easy and flavorful way to feed your family a delicious and hearty meal. With just a few ingredients and a little prep work, you can have a delicious and comforting meatloaf dinner ready to enjoy when you get home from work or school. This classic comfort food is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



Classic Slow-Cooker Meatloaf image

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

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

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF SUPPER



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Delicious, relatively healthy meatloaf that can be left to cook all day or for a few hours. You can use ground turkey, and or add diced vegetables, such as carrots, bell peppers and zucchini, for an even healthier version...or chiles for a nice spicy kick. Makes great leftovers for sandwiches.

Provided by eayers

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup minced onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Italian bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato soup, divided
¼ cup milk, or as needed
½ cup water
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cut 2 long strips of aluminum foil, long enough to sit in your slow cooker and hang over the sides to use as handles for removing the cooked meatloaf. Place the strips so they form a cross in the bottom of the slow cooker, making sure the ends are long enough to gather on top of the loaf.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and salt; transfer to a bowl. Add beef, crumbled bread, bread crumbs, egg, yogurt, 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 the tomato soup. Mix well; if too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until moist but not soggy.
  • Shape mixture into a large, round loaf about 1/2-inch narrower than your slow cooker. Place loaf into the slow cooker on top of the aluminum foil strips.
  • Mix the remaining tomato soup and Worcestershire sauce, water, brown sugar, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over meatloaf.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours; internal temperature should reach at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Remove meatloaf with the aluminum foil handles. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 102.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 850.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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.

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF



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15 mins to prepare, forget about it and enjoy! Different meats can be used and different seasoning if you prefer

Provided by Christovftw

Time 4h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Grease with butter/marge and line your slow cooker with baking paper
  • Mix together all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then knead with your hands until all combined into one lump
  • Place mix into the slow cooker, and press down to fill out the bottom
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours, check the juices are running clear then serve with whatever you like. Personally really like this with roast potatoes.

SLOW-COOKER MEAT LOAF



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An old standby gets fun Mexican flair and an easy new preparation method in this recipe shared by Julie Sterchi of Jackson, Missouri. The round loaf gets extra flavor when served with salsa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional taco sauce or salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a round loaf; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 hours. Serve with taco sauce or salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Meatloaf Supper

  • Use a lean ground beef. This will help to keep the meatloaf from becoming too greasy.
  • Add some bread crumbs or oats to the meatloaf mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Season the meatloaf well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatloaf flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Cook the meatloaf on low heat for 6-8 hours. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf.

Conclusion

Slow cooker meatloaf supper is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. There are many variations on the basic recipe, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table with minimal effort. Here are some additional tips for making the best slow cooker meatloaf supper:
  • Use a variety of ground meats, such as beef, pork, and veal, for a more flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add vegetables to the meatloaf mixture, such as chopped onions, celery, or carrots, for a healthier and more nutritious dish.
  • Top the meatloaf with your favorite glaze or sauce before cooking. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad for a complete meal.
With these tips, you're sure to make a slow cooker meatloaf supper that the whole family will love.

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