Best Healthy Slow Cooked Meat Loaf Recipes

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HEALTHY SLOW-COOKED MEAT LOAF



Healthy Slow-Cooked Meat Loaf image

What could be easier than this recipe for an Italian-inspired meat loaf made in the slow cooker? No fuss, easy cleanup and great taste; it's all right here! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup soft bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, onion, and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in the center of the strips. , Spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over meat loaf. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKED MEAT LOAF



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What could be more comforting to come home to than moist and tender homemade meat loaf? "This one retains its shape in the slow cooker and slices beautifully," reports Marna Heitz from Farley, Iowa. "Because potatoes and carrots cook along with it, the entire dinner is ready at the same time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
2 slices day-old bread, cubed
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup ketchup
8 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
8 small red potatoes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg and milk. Stir in the bread cubes, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. Add the beef and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Spread ketchup on top of loaf. Arrange carrots around loaf. Peel a strip around the center of each potato; place potatoes over carrots. , Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 7-8 hours longer or until no pink remains in the meat and the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 1069mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



Classic Slow-Cooker Meatloaf image

Our favorite meatloaf recipe does great in the slow cooker. Made with familiar flavorings that have stood the test of time, this meatloaf is as classic as it gets. And it's about as easy as it gets, too-just toss together the ingredients, set your loaf in a foil-lined slow cooker and forget it! Your meal will be ready in 3 to 4 hours, and you don't need to be stuck in the kitchen in the meantime. And lucky you if there are leftovers-we love using this for meatloaf sandwiches the next day!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Line 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except ketchup. Shape mixture into loaf, and place in center of slow cooker. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Remove meatloaf from slow cooker to serving platter. Cut into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF (HEALTHY)



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I am able to have my favorite comfort food and have it fit into my eating program. This is so easy to prepare. And with the crockpot, it is all the more comforting to come home to this cooking. I have only cooked this with ground turkey, but I'm sure you could use ground sirloin. This is another recipe from Joanna Lund. I don't know the calories right now, I'm using my hand written copy. Each serving is only 2 Protein, 1/2 Vegetable and 1/2 Starch diabetic exchanges. Posted for my friends at WLB2006.

Provided by Doing it Right

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 ounces lean ground turkey
1 cup onion, finely chopped
4 pieces white low-calorie bread (lite, under 80 calories)
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Splenda granular (sugar substitute)
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 cup tomato sauce, divided (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spray a slow cooker container with butter flavored cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine meat, onion, bread pieces, mustard and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Form into a large ball.
  • Place in prepared slow cooker container.
  • Stir the Splenda and parsley flakes into the remaining tomato sauce and spoon mixture evenly over meat loaf.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Divide into 8 servings.
  • When serving, evenly spoon sauce over top.
  • Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 246.3, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 15.5

SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings (with leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 pounds ground meatloaf mix (a combination of beef, pork and veal)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces small fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
3 carrots, sliced 1 inch thick
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the meatloaf mix, panko, eggs, 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, the scallions, parsley, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into a 5-by-9-inch loaf.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the potatoes and carrots over and around the meatloaf. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover the slow cooker and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  • When the meatloaf is done, skim off any excess fat from the juices in the slow cooker. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and the brown sugar in a small bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup juices from the slow cooker. Brush the top of the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture. Cover the slow cooker and let the meatloaf rest, 10 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and slice in half. Serve half with the vegetables; top with more parsley. Reserve the remaining half for Meatloaf Quesadillas.

LOW-FAT SLOW COOKER GLAZED MEATLOAF



Low-Fat Slow Cooker Glazed Meatloaf image

This slow cooker meatloaf is lower in fat and cholesterol because you use 1/2 ground round and 1/2 ground turkey breast. This meatloaf will be moist, but not as greasy as other recipes for a slow cooker. May have some for leftovers, too!

Provided by goodycook

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 ½ pounds ground round beef
1 pound ground turkey breast
¾ cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons ketchup, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Grease a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Combine ground round and turkey in a bowl; mix until fully combined. Stir in bread crumbs, soup mix, parsley flakes, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and mustard; mix well. Form meat mixture into a loaf. Place in the slow cooker. Cook on High until no longer pink in the center, about 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Mix 3 tablespoons ketchup and brown sugar together in a small bowl to make the glaze. Spread over the meatloaf; continue cooking until glaze is set, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 195.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 887.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SLOWER COOKER MEATLOAF



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A really easy recipe for meatloaf that anyone could pull off. For a spicier meatloaf, use chili sauce or even salsa in place of the ketchup.

Provided by cinnamon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
3 tablespoons steak seasoning
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, eggs, 3 tablespoons ketchup, onion soup mix and steak seasoning using your hands. Pat lightly into the bottom of a slow cooker. Spread remaining ketchup over the top. Cover, and cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low, or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1823.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

FAVORITE SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF (WW)



Favorite Slow-Cooker Meatloaf (Ww) image

From Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites which I borrowed from my friend's daughter, Alex. Don't want to lose this. This is 4 points a serving. The meatloaf is said to serve 8.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Meat

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground beef meatloaf mixture
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 egg white
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cover a wire rack small enough to fit in the slow cooker with foil; spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, onion, bell pepper, egg white, a 1/4 cup of the ketchup, bread crumbs, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
  • Shape meat into a 5 X 9 inch loaf.
  • Place meat on the rack of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Cook, covered until an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 8 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 484, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.2

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