Best Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipes

CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF

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.

SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF

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.

FLAVORIZED SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, broth, egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl using your hands. Form into a loaf. Center the loaf in the bottom of a slow cooker, leaving room on the sides.
• Coat meatloaf with 1/4 cup ketchup and surround with potatoes and carrots. Cook on High, about 2 hours. Reduce heat setting to Low; cook until meatloaf is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

LOW-FAT SLOW COOKER GLAZED MEATLOAF

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.

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF IN THE SLOW-COOKER

Steps:

• Press a 24-inch long piece of nonstick aluminum foil into an oval slow cooker bowl, with nonstick side facing up, so that it is flush with bowl and ends hang out over sides.
• In a large bowl, gently stir together turkey, onion, green pepper, egg, garlic, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and black pepper. Place meatloaf mixture in slow cooker and form into a 9 x 5-inch log. Cover and cook on HIGH 2-1/2 hours or on LOW 4-1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 160° on an instant read thermometer.
• About 30 minutes before cooking is complete, place remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce in a small bowl and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmean cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pour tomato sauce mixture over meatloaf; cover and continue to cook another 30 minutes.
• Carefully lift meatloaf out of slow cooker using foil cradle and place on a cutting board. Using two long offset spatulas, carefully lift meatloaf off of foil and place on serving dish. Discard foil and any liquid and serve immediately.

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF SUPPER

Steps:

• Cut 2 long strips of aluminum foil, long enough to sit in your slow cooker and hang over the sides to use as handles for removing the cooked meatloaf. Place the strips so they form a cross in the bottom of the slow cooker, making sure the ends are long enough to gather on top of the loaf.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and salt; transfer to a bowl. Add beef, crumbled bread, bread crumbs, egg, yogurt, 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 the tomato soup. Mix well; if too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until moist but not soggy.
• Shape mixture into a large, round loaf about 1/2-inch narrower than your slow cooker. Place loaf into the slow cooker on top of the aluminum foil strips.
• Mix the remaining tomato soup and Worcestershire sauce, water, brown sugar, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over meatloaf.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours; internal temperature should reach at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
• Remove meatloaf with the aluminum foil handles. Cut into slices.

FAVORITE SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF (WW)

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.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Fold a 30" long piece of foil in half lengthwise. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker with both ends hanging over the top edges of the slow cooker.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except 2 Tbls spaghetti sauce until well blended.
• Shape into a loaf. Place in a slow cooker on top of foil. Spread 2 Tbls of spaghetti sauce over top.
• Cover tightly and cook on high 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on low 5 to 6 hours.
• Use the ends of the foil to lift out meat loaf and transfer to a serving platter.

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN-STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese just until blended. Fold 2 (30-inch-long) sheets of foil lengthwise in half twice; crisscross pieces on work surface. Top with meat mixture; shape into 8-inch-round loaf.
• Use foil handles to gently lower meatloaf into slow cooker, letting ends of foil hang over top edge of cooker; cover with lid.
• Cook on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meatloaf is done (160ºF). Top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Use foil handles to lift meatloaf from slow cooker before slicing to serve.

SLOW COOKER TACO MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine crushed tomatoes (minus 1/2 cup for the meatloaf), green pepper, green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeno lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes and crushed tortilla chips; stir in onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add ground beef, ground pork, and corn; mix well and form into a round or oblong loaf to fit slow cooker.
• Arrange three 18-inch long strips of aluminum foil, folded double so they criss-cross; place meatloaf in the center and transfer to slow cooker.
• Cook on low 5 to 6 hours or on high 2 1/2 to 3 hours, covered (instant read thermometer will read 160 degrees F).
• Carefully use aluminum to lift meatloaf to a cutting board; carefully remove aluminum, sprinkle with cheese, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Serve with Smoky Tomato Salsa and garnishes, if desired.
• OVEN VARIATION: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place shaped loaf in shallow baking pan. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until an internal 160 degrees F on an instant read meat thermometer. Sprinkle with cheese, let rest 10 minutes and serve with garnishes, if desired.

EASY SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix everything together well.
• Shape the mixture into a loaf or ball shape (whatever your slow cooker fits best) on a sheet of baking paper.
• Lower the loaf into the slow cooker, cook on high for 4-6 hours.

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE 'N' GRITS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Fold each sheet of aluminum foil in half lengthwise, then fold in half lengthwise again, to make 2 strips of foil 4 inches wide by 16 inches long. Place the strips into the bottom of a slow cooker in a cross, so that the long ends of the strips come partway up the inside of the cooker (to make lifting handles). Spray the inside of the slow cooker and the foil strips with cooking spray.
• Mix together the ground beef, pork sausage, egg whites, grits, onion powder, garlic powder, ketchup, and liquid smoke flavoring until thoroughly combined, and form into a rounded loaf. Gently place the loaf into the slow cooker on top of the crossed foil strips.
• Cover the cooker, set on Low, and cook for 5 to 6 hours. To serve, carefully hold the ends of the foil strips, and gently lift the meat loaf from the cooker by the foil handles to place on a serving platter for slicing.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN PARMIGIANA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken (or turkey), eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, 1/2 cup marinara and 1/2 cup cheese (it's easiest to just use your hands to do this).
• 2. Spray an 8x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray (metal or glass- see notes below). Scoop the meatloaf mixture into the pan and smooth the top. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Put the pan in a 6-quart slow cooker and place the lid on top. Cook for 7 to 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high).
• 3. Slice, and serve.

SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF ITALIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Reserve 1/3 cup pizza sauce; cover and refrigerate.
• In a bowl, combine remaining pizza sauce with next 7 ingredients. Mix together well.
• Form meat mixture into loaf and place into crockpot. (place 3 intersecting strips of foil in the bottom of the slow-cooker to aid in removing the meatloaf later).
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hrs or on high for 4-6 hours (To ensure doneness, insert a meat thermo into centre of loaf; internal temp should read 170°F.).
• Spread loaf with reserved 1/3 cup pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let cook for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Remove meatloaf to serving dish, slice, and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In mixing bowl combine beef, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, onion, salt and sage.
• Shape into ball and place in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.
• Fifteen minutes before serving, mix together in small bowl, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg.
• Pour over meatloaf.
• Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes.

MAGIC MEATLOAF IN A SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• 1. mix together all ingredients except potatoes. use either the mix/gravy mixture or to tomato sauce, not both.
• 2. shape into loaf and place in the slow cooker with potatoes around the sides.
• 3. cook on low 8-1o hours. you can put half of the tomato sauce into the meatloaf , pour the rest over the meatloaf.

MAGNIFICENT MEATLOAF (SLOW COOKER - DONNA-MARIE PYE)

Steps:

• Fold a longish piece of aluminum foil in half lengthwise. Place on bottom and up the side of slow cooker.
• In a large bowl, combine beef and pork, mixing well. Add remaining ingredients to meat mixture and mix well.
• Form into a loft shape and place evenly into foil-lined slow cooker. Tuck ends of foiled under id.
• Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-6 hours, until juices run clear when meat loaf is pierced with a fork. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Grease with butter/marge and line your slow cooker with baking paper
• Mix together all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then knead with your hands until all combined into one lump
• Place mix into the slow cooker, and press down to fill out the bottom
• Cook on low for 4-5 hours, check the juices are running clear then serve with whatever you like. Personally really like this with roast potatoes.

EASY SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATO STUFFED MEATLOAF #5FIX

Steps:

• 1. Line slow cooker with a slow cooker liner.
• 2. Soak stuffing mix (seasoning and bread cubes) in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl approximately 5 minutes until stuffing is moist and fluffy.
• 3. With hands, mix ground beef well into stuffing. Be sure to thoroughly incorporate stuffing and ground beef. Shape half the beef into loaf shape, creating a well lengthwise to house potatoes. Spoon Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes into the well, packing firmly. Do not over fill. Cover the mashed potatoes with the remaining beef mixture, be sure to seal edges well. Place meatloaf into slow cooker.
• 4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
• 5. During last 45 minutes of cooking, top with beef and mushroom gravy.
• 6. Allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing.

MAGIC SLOW COOKER MEATLOAF RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together ground beef, green pepper, onion, eggs, salt, cracker crumbs, and 3/4 cups of the ketchup. Use a spoon or your hands to incorporate the mixture. Line your slow cooker with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place in slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4, until the meat is no longer pink. In the last 15 minutes, mix together remaining ketchup, mustard and brown sugar and spread on top meatloaf. Let cook for remaining 15 minutes. Let cool, slice and serve. Notes Variation: Instead of 3/4 cups ketchup in the meatloaf, you can use 8 ounces tomato sauce. For a different flavor, you can also use 1 cup milk mixed with 1 packet gravy mix.