Slow Cooker Meatloaf

We like the main flavor in our meatloaf to be, well…beef. (With the exception of this Mexican Meatloaf that the kids devour!)

Love beef in the slow cooker? Try our crockpot beef tips and gravy and slow cooker swiss steak!

4 Ingredient Meatloaf

Here’s the ingredients you’ll use for a meatloaf that your family will love.

• Beef.  Choose a good, lean beef. We used 90% lean ground sirloin.  Since it is baking in the slow cooker, there is nowhere for the fat to be drained, so choosing a lean meat will help your meatloaf not to drown in fat while it is cooking all day.  We still had some fat to drain off when it was all said and done, but not too much.
• 1 envelope potato pancake mix.  Use Hungry Jack potato pancake mixes. We find them in the aisle that has the breading for fish, chicken, etc.  Why add this to the meatloaf? Because it will absorb some of the liquid and fat while cooking. We like to use potato pancake mix because that is what we use to thicken our Grandma’s Meatballs, but you could also use oatmeal or bread crumbs (about 1 or 1 ½ cups).
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix.  As I said before, our family likes classic meatloaf with a great tastes. To season the meatloaf, we simply add an envelope of dry onion soup mix.  This gives great flavor without needing a bunch of spices.
• 3 eggs. Eggs are a binder in meatloaf and help everything stick together.

How to Make Slow Cooker Meatloaf

• In a large bowl, mix the meat with the potato pancake mix, onion soup mix and eggs. Mix well.
• Fold a long piece of foil in half and place it in a slow cooker so the sides hang out. This is an optional step, but will help you remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker if you’d like.
• Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and put the loaf into the slow cooker. Brush the top of the loaf with your favorite bbq sauce.

How do you cook meatloaf in a slow cooker? You can cook it on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. It really depends on how you’ve shaped your loaf and the size slow cooker you have.

How do you know when meatloaf is done? It should no longer be pink inside, but also, if you have a internal probe thermometer, the center of the meatloaf should read 160º Fahrenheit.

*We LOVE our Thermoworks ThermaPen to quickly test burger temperatures. This probe thermometer is AMAZING.  Get it here.**

Top your meatloaf with barbecue sauce, ketchup or your favorite sauce.  The kids and I go for ketchup in our house.  Matt goes for the barbecue sauce!

Slow Cooker Meatloaf

4.58 from 14 votes

This Slow Cooker Classic Meatloaf is made easily in your crockpot and has just 4 ingredients!

Servings 16

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

 

• 4 pounds ground sirloin (90% lean)
• 1 envelope potato pancake mix
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 3 large eggs

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix the meat with the potato pancake mix, onion soup mix and eggs. Mix well.
• Fold a long piece of foil in half and place it in a slow cooker so the sides hang out. This is an optional step, but will help you remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker if you'd like.
• Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and put the loaf into the slow cooker. Brush the top of the loaf with your favorite bbq sauce.
• Allow it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
• Serve immediately with potatoes.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator. This freezes well too.

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Notes

*You can use a higher fat beef, but you’ll end up with more fat in the bottom of the slow cooker.

The calories shown are based on the loaf being cut into 16 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of meatloaf. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg

Author Julie Clark

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Calories 283

Keyword crockpot, easy dinner recipe, slow cooker meal

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