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Crock-Pot Meatloaf

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Crock pot meatloaf is an easy and delicious meal that can cook while you work, play with your kids or cross things off your to-do list. We like it better than regular meatloaf, and you avoid the chance of the meatloaf grease overflowing in the oven and causing a major cloud of smoke (am I the only one who has done that?).

This recipe is easy to vary: add cumin and chili powder for a Mexican flavor, pureed veggies to get your kids to eat them, or put bacon and homemade barbecue sauce on top (because bacon improves everything!)

Crock-Pot Meatloaf
 
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Delicious meatloaf in the slow-cooker for an easy dinner idea.
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Recipe type: Slow-Cooker
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of ground beef, bison, or turkey (or a combination)
  • 1 medium onion, very finely diced or pureed in blender (preferred method)
  • 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • salt, pepper and any other spices to taste- I use about 1-2 teaspoons of each
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients well in a medium sized bowl.
  2. Place in a metal loaf pan (if using a large crock pot) or directly in crock pot. Place the loaf pan directly in the crock pot if using a loaf pan.
  3. Put the lid on crock pot and cook on low (6-8 hours) or high (4 hours). If not using the loaf pan, it will cook faster, so check in 3-4 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
  4. When cooked, turn the crock pot off and let cool for 15-30 minutes with lid off before cutting.
  5. Top with homemade ketchup (optional) and serve.

 

Random note: my kids actually like meatloaf with applesauce on it, so I add 1/2 cup applesauce in the last hour of cooking.

Ever made meatloaf in a crock pot? What is your secret to great meatloaf? Share below!
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  • TT

    Thank you for this recipe, I’ve been interested in trying a meatloaf without breadcrumbs now that we are grain free, and this sounds easy and good.

  • Maynekitty

    Yes, I have and I also regularly make it in the pressure cooker.  Unfortunately I can’t use eggs in my meatloaf because my husbands sisters is allergic to eggs, feathers, etc.  I’m used to adjusting recipes for the lack of egg.  Your recipe is so straightforward and I’m sure tasty.  I love meatloaf sandwiches w/the leftovers.

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  • Katie

    We do grain free meatloaf but use a little almond meal

  • Tina B

    What do you use instead of eggs? 

  • Kirsten

    I don’t have a metal loaf pan, could I use a disposable pan?

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    I haven’t tried it, but you could always just make it in the crock
    pot itself without another pan. It will be a little thinner but will still taste great!

  • Kirsten

    Should you brown the meat before placing in the crock pot or put it in raw?

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Just put it in raw

  • Patty p

    i add chopped carrots and celery to mine.  it adds a little sweetness to  it.  i dont use eggs either and it is still really tasty

  • Patty p

    i add chopped carrots and celery to mine.  it adds a little sweetness to  it.  i dont use eggs either and it is still really tasty

  • Anonymous

    Katie,
    You will need to go ahead and have to add a recipe card section for me and these awesome crock meals. Loving it!

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    :-) Glad you are enjoying. I’m actually working on some kind of printable ebook with all my recipes… and possibly a cookbook…

  • Christy Hampton

    Suggested variation: Roll the “meatdough” into a thick flat rectangle. Then put on it some cheese and veggies (onions, peppers, tomatoes, olives, etc) and roll up so the filling makes a spiral in it. This offers some variation and more opportunity for veggies to be included.

    Also, keep the dough lightly mixed so it keeps a good texture (I don’t like paste like meatloafs)

  • Chinamomwsj

    how do you  make homeade ketchup?

  • Jeanneb

    I use egg replacement powder…haven’t tried in meatloaf yet, but it works in other baked recipes really well.

  • Howell13827

    Would it be okay if i used double the ingredients and use 4 lbs of burger?

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  • http://peacockmoon.blogspot.com/ Lora R.

    Instead of bread crumbs I had the idea to use the dried mixed veggies that come in the bulk section of my local market (beets, green beans, turnips, etc), and ground them in to a chunky powder in my food processor. Soaks up some of the juices AND adds flavor and nutrients.