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by Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com · September 9, 2020 · Updated: September 29, 2020

10-Minute Crockpot Meatloaf Dinner!

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simple recipe for crockpot meatloaf

simple recipe for crockpot meatloaf

 

 

Meatloaf in the Crockpot?  You betcha!  And it's super easy too.  It's such a wonderful comfort food. It's one of those dishes that can please almost anyone. The great part about this one is its crockpot meatloaf and that means no babysitting needed.

It takes just a few minutes to mix this up... It'll cook all day... Then if you add the optional veggies mentioned, you'll be ready to dish up. It makes a full meal everyone will love 🙂

Everyone eats, everyone wins. You just can't beat that at the end of a long day!


Crockpot Meatloaf Links:

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  • 1 Crockpot Meatloaf Links:
    • 1.1 Slow Cooker Meatloaf Printable
  • 2 Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf
    • 2.1 Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • 2.2 Instructions 
      • 2.2.1 Slow Cooker:
      • 2.2.2 Pressure Cooker:
      • 2.2.3 Oven-Baked:
      • 2.2.4 Freezer Meal:
    • 2.3 Notes
    • 2.4 Easy Meatloaf Recipe Pinnable


We used shredded cheddar cheese in our meatloaf recipe this round.  It's completely optional but adds a delicious flavor.  If you decide against it, you might need to add a bit more breadcrumbs or crackers...

If you decide against adding the sliced veggies to the crockpot...mashed potatoes are always an awesome option to serve with crockpot meatloaf 🙂


Slow Cooker Meatloaf Printable

ingredients to make crock pot meatloaf dinner

Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf

Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com
Classics are classics for a reason. They are warm, delicious and comforting! Here's a classic without much of a spin. Excellent for a home cooked meal any time of the year.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion 2/3's sliced thin and 1/3 diced fine
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup catsup
  • 3 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs or crushed crackers
  • 1 to 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 to 3 cups of carrots (optional)
  • 2 large potatoes sliced (optional)

Instructions
 

Slow Cooker:

  • Use a large bowl and mix the following together: Meat, diced onion, garlic, both eggs, the soup mix, all the shredded cheese, all the bread crumbs/crackers, about a 1/4 cup of the catsup, and about 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire sauce.
  • Mix it up well and form into a loaf, ball, or some sort of shape that sticks together.
  • Butter or spray the crockpot insert and layer your potatoes in the bottom.
  • Place the meatloaf on top and surround with carrots and sliced onions.
  • In a separate bowl mix the remaining catsup and Worcestershire sauce with the honey and garlic powder.
  • Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Pressure Cooker:

  • Follow steps #1 and #2 from the slow cooker method.
  • Pour 3/4's cup of water into your pressure cooker.
  • Mix the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Spray your steam rack with non-stick spray and place it in the pressure cooker insert with the handles up.
  • Layer sliced potatoes over the rack, season with salt and pepper if desired. Place meatloaf in the center of potatoes and surround it with the carrots and onions.
  • Close and lock the lid. Program high pressure for 25 minutes with the vent closed.
  • 2 Options from here
    Some folks prefer to bake their homemade meatloaf at this stage. Some just don't have the time or want to do the step. Like browning meats before slow cooking, it DOES add flavor and improve the texture. BUT it is totally optional.
    Here are your two options:
    1. Preheat oven to broil. Quick Release pressure cooker and carefully remove rack. Transfer to oven and broil for 5 minutes. Pour and brush sauce over the meatloaf. Broil for 4 additional minutes.
    2. Quick Release. Remove lid and allow steam to escape for 3-5 minutes. Brush the sauce over the meatloaf, cover with the lid and allow to rest for 10-20 minutes before serving.

Oven-Baked:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. And spray or oil a square or oblong casserole dish.
  • Mix ingredients per slow cooker directions above (see steps 1 & 2). Mix the sauce per slow cooker method line #5.
  • Place a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the dish, add the meatloaf to the center, and surround with carrots and onions. Pour and spread sauce over the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 1 hour until juices run clear and vegetables are tender.

Freezer Meal:

  • Meatloaf - Mix and form your meatloaf as desired per the directions under the slow cooker method. Oil or spray a baking sheet and lay meatloaf on it. Freezer overnight (or at least until frozen hard enough to handle without coming apart, usually 3-4 hrs).
  • Sauce - Pour the ketchup honey, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce into a sandwich bag. Zip closed while removing as much air as possible. Knead to combine ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to add to the freezer bag.
  • Freezer Prep - Transfer frozen meatloaf and sauce bag to 1-gallon freezer bag. Add a label with the reminder you will need carrots, potatoes, and onions to round out this dish. Freeze up to 3 months.

Notes

Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before cooking with any method. Given the denseness of raw ground meats I have never attempted, nor would I trust, cooking them from frozen. Try this option only if you use a cooking thermometer to check. Internal temperatures need to reach at least 160 degrees for safety.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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