Description
This Crockpot Meatloaf is a comforting dish made with ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, and a flavorful glaze. Simple to prepare, it delivers deliciousness and satisfaction, making it perfect for a quick and hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or a mix of ground beef and ground pork)
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by creating a foil sling with a long piece of aluminum foil. Place it in the bottom and up two sides of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, ensuring it stays below the rim. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir in panko breadcrumbs and dried minced onion, then allow to soak for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the egg mixture and combine gently, being careful not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Shape the mixture into an oval loaf and place it on the prepared foil sling in the slow cooker.
- Mix together the glaze ingredients, set aside half in the fridge, and spread the other half over the meatloaf without contaminating the reserved glaze.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Once done, spread the remaining glaze over the top and scrape off any unsightly bits if needed.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing, draining any juices pooled on the foil.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding some diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture.
Ensure the ground meat is not overmixed to prevent a tough texture.
Feel free to adjust the glaze ingredients according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg