Description
This slow cooker meatloaf offers comforting flavors and a sweet tangy glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 pounds Ground beef (for a rich, savory flavor)
- 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs (helps bind the mixture)
- 2 large Eggs (acts as a binding agent)
- ½ cup Whole milk (adds moisture and richness)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup (plus ½ cup for glazing)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing the slow cooker)
For the Glaze
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into an oval loaf, about 8 inches long.
- Prepare your slow cooker with aluminum foil strips. Brush the foil with olive oil.
- In another bowl, make the glaze by combining ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Spoon half of the glaze over the meatloaf before cooking.
- Cook on LOW for about 5 hours.
- After 5 hours, add the remaining glaze and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before removing it.
- Slice and serve with additional glaze if desired.
Notes
Keep ingredients combined gently to ensure a tender meatloaf. Shape it uniformly for even cooking.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100