Description
Juicy Crockpot Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, merging lean ground beef with savory seasonings and a rich sauce for a meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a delightful dish that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and guarantees smiles around the dinner table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this meatloaf is sure to impress everyone from picky eaters to gourmet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and gather all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, half of the ketchup, and onion until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, combine remaining ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach at least 160°F).
- Carefully remove from the crockpot, slice, and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg