Crockpot Meatloaf is amazingly juicy and flavorful, easily made in the slow cooker. This is a hearty and perfect dinner to enjoy during a busy weeknight.
Making a delicious and tender meatloaf could not be any easier. This full-proof recipe is our favorite to make because it always tastes amazing, and requires minimal preparation work. The homemade glaze on top is made of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider, and some sweet chili sauce, and it complements this dish perfectly.
Crockpot Meatloaf
Crockpot Meatloaf is guaranteed to come out perfectly juicy, moist, NOT dry, or tasteless. We love making this recipe for a busy weeknight meal. It takes 15 minutes to prepare, and the only thing to chop is 1 onion. Then, simply put it in the slow cooker for 6 hours and have a tender homemade meal that the whole family will go crazy over.
Once you slice into it, you will realize just how flavorful and moist it is. You can enjoy it as is, or take advantage of leftovers and turn them into the best meatloaf sandwiches. Similarly, this recipe can be prepared ahead of time. Just cover the loaf with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Why Cook Meatloaf in the Crockpot?
We have been making this slow cooker dish for some time, and it’s our favorite way of doing it. Firstly, making it in the crockpot will result in one of the most tender and moist meats you can imagine. The flavors are elevated because this dish is slowly cooked over a longer period of time, resulting in an aromatic and rich meal.
Secondly, it is convenient and easy to prepare. Just assemble the loaf together in the morning, put in the pot for hours, and go with your day. When you come home, you have a delicious dinner ready.
How to shape meatloaf?
There are a couple of options here. You can either:
- Dump your meat mixture onto tray and assemble it into a loaf shape yourself. This is our preferred way of doing it since it has a homemade look.
- Mold it in a loaf pan and then place it in the pot. This way you will have a nice and uniform shape to it.
How to Make Meatloaf in a Crockpot
This is one of the easiest dishes to make in a slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients together and mix well.
- Next, assemble the mixture into a loaf shape by hand.
- Line slow cooker with foil and place the loaf into it.
- Top it with glaze, cover and cook.
- Once done cooking, uncover from foil and broil for few more minutes.
How Long Does it Take to Cook Meatloaf in the Crockpot?
This will depend on the size of the loaf. For a 2 pounds size, cook it on LOW for about 6 hours, or on HIGH for about 3 hours. It is best to check the meat readiness by a meat thermometer. You want to have an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
How to make meatloaf in the oven?
We already have a classic oven version of this recipe that is just as delicious and flavorful. You can check the recipe by clicking this link.
Can you freeze meatloaf?
Absolutely! Before freezing, ensure it is completely cooled. You can freeze it whole or in individual slices wrapped in parchment or baking paper to keep them juicy. Simply, place all slices in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the slices in the oven or microwave before consuming.
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