Easy & Juicy Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

Hello, fellow food lovers! Get ready to fall in love with a classic comfort food all over again. This Crockpot Meatloaf recipe is a game-changer, delivering a perfectly moist, tender, and flavorful meatloaf with minimal effort. Let your slow cooker do all the hard work!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4-6 hours on LOW
Servings: 6-8

Shop Key Ingredients

Panko Breadcrumbs
Worcestershire Sauce
Smoked Paprika
Onion Powder

Full Recipe Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

2 lbs lean ground beef (90/10)
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For the Glaze:

3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Prepare the crockpot by creating a "rack" to lift the meatloaf out of the grease. Roll up two long pieces of aluminum foil and place them in an "X" shape on the bottom of a 6-quart or larger oval slow cooker, letting the ends come up the sides to act as handles.

In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, Panko breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.

Shape the meat mixture into a free-form oval loaf that will fit comfortably in your slow cooker. Carefully place the loaf on top of the foil rack inside the crockpot.

In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients: 3/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce until smooth.

Spread about half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160∘F (71∘C).

During the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.

Once cooked, carefully lift the meatloaf out of the slow cooker using the foil handles. Let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps it hold its shape and stay juicy.