Slow Cooker Meatloaf
This slow cooker meatloaf is incredibly tender, moist, and flavorful, making it a perfect weeknight meal with minimal effort. The slow cooking process ensures it's never dry!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs plain or seasoned
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients: 0.5 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours, or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.