Description
A tender, juicified ground meatloaf cooked in a slow cooker with aromatic herbs and a sweet-spicy glaze. Subtly seasoned with onions, garlic, and moisture-retaining breadcrumbs for easy, crowd-pleasing comfort food.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (93% lean recommended)
1 lb ground turkey (optional)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Finely chop onion and combine with garlic in a bowl
Mix in breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano
Gently combine with ground meat(s) using hands
Transfer to crock pot and shape into a loaf
Whisk ketchup, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and mustard for glaze
Spread half the glaze over the meatloaf
Close crock pot lid and cook on high for 4 hours
Brush with remaining glaze after cooking
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing
Notes
Substitute beef with ground chicken or plant-based meat
Replace onion with finely sliced mushrooms
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed oats
Use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) for vegan version
Add mushroom slices in final 30 minutes for meatier flavor
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Baking
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg