Description
Crockpot Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, marrying savory ground beef with a delightful blend of spices and a tangy glaze. This hearty dish simmers gently in your crockpot, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meatloaf is sure to impress both young and old alike. Enjoy it fresh from the pot or as delicious sandwiches the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Pour half of the ketchup into the mixture; mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours until cooked through.
- After cooking, let it rest briefly before slicing. Serve alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added moisture, consider soaking breadcrumbs in milk before mixing. Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Enhance flavor by adding chopped bell peppers or using barbecue sauce instead of ketchup.