The Best Crock Pot Meatloaf
Savor this tender, juicy crock pot meatloaf, packed with savory beef, sweet onions, and a tangy ketchup-BBQ glaze. Ready in 6 hours 15 minutes, 350 kcal per serving!
Equipment
- Slow cooker (4–6 quart)
- Aluminum foil (for lining)
- Large mixing bowl (for meatloaf mixture)
- Small mixing bowl (for glaze)
- Whisk or spoon (for mixing glaze)
- Knife and cutting board (for onion and parsley)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer (optional, for checking doneness)
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, panko breadcrumbs, whole milk, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a slow cooker lined with foil.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, light brown sugar, and BBQ sauce; spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and slice to serve.
