Slow Cooker Meatloaf
This hearty Slow Cooker Meatloaf is the easiest comfort food you’ll ever make. Juicy ground beef, flavorful stuffing mix, and a sweet-tangy glaze come together for a family dinner that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy days when you still want a warm, homemade meal on the table.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion minced (save some for the glaze)
- 12 ounces dried stuffing mix
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced onion (from above)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Line your slow cooker with foil, leaving extra hanging over the edges for easy lifting later.
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, minced onion, and black pepper. Taste and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, remaining onion, stuffing mix, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix by hand until just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the foil-lined slow cooker. Spoon about ½ cup of glaze over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Carefully lift the meatloaf out with the foil and place it on a baking sheet. Spread with about ⅔ cup more glaze.
- Broil for a few minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized. Slice and serve warm with extra glaze if desired.
Notes
You can swap out the stuffing mix for breadcrumbs if you’d like a lighter texture, but the stuffing really boosts the flavor. Leftovers make fantastic meatloaf sandwiches the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal
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