Description
This Crockpot Meatloaf is a delightful blend of flavors, easy to prepare, and perfect for a comforting dinner. With ground beef, delicious glaze, and minimal prep time, it’s the ideal meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- black pepper (to taste)
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Create a foil sling in the slow cooker and spray with cooking spray.
- Whisk milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Add panko breadcrumbs and minced onion; let soak for 5 minutes.
- Combine the soaked mixture with ground beef, mixing just until blended.
- Shape the mixture into a large loaf and place it on the foil sling in the slow cooker.
- Mix glaze ingredients, reserving half in the fridge, and spread the remaining half over the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Top with the reserved glaze before serving.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Using a meat mixture of beef and pork adds flavor and moisture.
Make sure not to overmix the meat to keep the loaf tender.
If using lean ground beef, consider adding a bit more fat for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg