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Square close up shot of crockpot meatloaf sliced on a serving tray.
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Crockpot Meatloaf

Just set it and forget it! You can "bake" a classic comfort food dinner in your slow cooker with this easy crockpot meatloaf recipe.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot meatloaf, crockpot meatloaf, easy meatloaf recipe, slow cooker meatloaf
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 - 8 people
Calories 236.9kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Gently combine all ingredients (except ketchup) in a large bowl. Just be careful not to over-mix, or the meat will be tough. I like to use my hands for this!
    Ground beef mixture for meatloaf
  • Shape beef mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared slow cooker.
    Raw meatloaf in crock pot
  • Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
    Squirting ketchup on meatloaf
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf reads 160°F.
  • Remove meatloaf from slow cooker. Place on a cutting board, slice and serve.
    Square close up shot of crockpot meatloaf sliced on a serving tray.

TO BAKE IN THE OVEN:

  • Place the prepared meatloaf on a foil lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for about 1 hour.

Notes

  • Use 85%-93% lean ground beef, which works well to keep the meatloaf moist and juicy. Leaner ground beef has a tendency to dry out in the oven or Crock Pot, while fattier beef can be greasy.
  • Use your hands or a fork to gently combine the meatloaf mixture. Be careful not to over-mix the meat, or it will become tough and dry.
  • Every brand/type of slow cooker runs at slightly different temperatures. If you have a Crock Pot that cooks pretty hot, your meatloaf will likely only require about 2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW. That's why a meat thermometer is such a great tool -- you can turn off the slow cooker when the meal is done.
  • You'll know the meatloaf is done when it registers an internal temperature of 160°F and the juices run clear.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of the recipe | Calories: 236.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.7g | Protein: 24.9g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 116.5mg | Sodium: 863.4mg | Potassium: 48.7mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 2.1g