Savory Crock Pot Meatloaf for Effortless Family Dinners Recipe
This Savory Crock Pot Meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. With a flavorful meat mixture and a sweet glaze, this comfort food is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 small Sweet Onion, grated
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup BBQ Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1.5 pounds Ground Beef (85/15)
For the Glaze
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup BBQ Sauce
- ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Line it with heavy-duty foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine onion, milk, eggs, sugar, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add breadcrumbs and ground beef.
- Shape and Cook: Form meat mixture into an oval, place in the crock pot. Brush half of the glaze over the meatloaf. Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Glaze and Broil: Brush remaining glaze over meatloaf, broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean meat for best results
- Do not overmix to avoid a tough texture
- Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
