Best Slow Cooked Meat Loaf For 2 Recipes

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HEALTHY SLOW-COOKED MEAT LOAF



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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

THE BEST CROCK POT MEATLOAF



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Hearty, easy and delicious, The Best Crock Pot Meatloaf is a true comfort meal that you cook low and slow with the perfect sweet and tangy glaze. A truly delicious family meal.

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small sweet onion (peeled and grated)
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
1 Tablespoon ketchup
1 Tablespoon bbq sauce
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
2 pounds ground beef ((85/15))
½ cup ketchup
½ cup bbq sauce
¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Line the crock pot with a large piece of heavy-duty foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl add the grated onion, milk, eggs, brown sugar, ketchup, bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk this mixture until fully combined.
  • Add in the breadcrumbs. Stir in the breadcrumbs until mixed well.
  • Next, add the ground beef.
  • Using your hands, mix everything together until well combined but do not overmix.
  • Add the mixture to the aluminum foil in the slow cooker, and form it into a long oval shape, set aside.
  • In a small bowl add the ketchup, bbq sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk this mixture together to make the glaze.
  • Brush half of the glaze on top of the meatloaf. Cook on low for 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
  • Take the meatloaf out of the crockpot using the foil to help lift it out. Place on a sheet tray and brush the remaining glaze on top.
  • Broil until the glaze is bubbly and starts to brown slightly. Serve with optional parsley garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



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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

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

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.

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