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A close-up of a wooden cutting board on a white marble cooktop, as a freshly cooked meatloaf rests after being carefully lifted from the slow cooker. A sharp knife slices into the juicy, tender meatloaf, revealing a moist interior, with the rich glaze dripping down the sides, ready to be served.

Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

This Crockpot Meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and effortlessly cooked to perfection. Slow-cooked for maximum tenderness, it features a sweet-savory glaze and a deliciously moist texture, making it the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 396 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk or spoon (for mixing glaze)
  • Aluminum foil (for easy cleanup)

Ingredients
  

MEATLOAF:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion finely minced
  • 2 boxes 6 oz each dried stuffing mix (I like the savory herbs variety)
  • 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp glaze
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

BROWN SUGAR KETCHUP GLAZE:

  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp finely minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, minced onion, stuffing mix, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until combined.
    A close-up of a large clear glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with ground beef, minced onion, dried stuffing mix, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper. A wooden spoon is stirring the ingredients, combining them into a smooth, well-mixed meatloaf mixture.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the crockpot.
    A close-up of a black slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, as a pair of hands carefully shape the seasoned meat mixture into a firm, compact loaf and place it inside. The loaf sits snugly in the slow cooker, ready for gentle, even cooking.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, minced onion, mustard, vinegar, and black pepper to make the glaze.
    A close-up of a small clear glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, as a spoon stirs together ketchup, brown sugar, minced onion, mustard, vinegar, and black pepper. The ingredients blend into a thick, tangy glaze with a deep red hue, ready to enhance the meatloaf.
  • Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • In the last 30 minutes, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
    A close-up of a black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop, as a silicone brush spreads half of the glossy brown sugar ketchup glaze evenly over the uncooked meatloaf. The thick glaze coats the top, promising a rich, caramelized finish as it cooks.
  • Once done, carefully remove from the crockpot and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve warm with your favorite sides.
    A close-up of a wooden cutting board on a white marble cooktop, as a freshly cooked meatloaf rests after being carefully lifted from the slow cooker. A sharp knife slices into the juicy, tender meatloaf, revealing a moist interior, with the rich glaze dripping down the sides, ready to be served.