Description
This classic, tender meatloaf is a stress-free weeknight dinner solution. By cooking the beef slowly in a moist environment, you ensure a juicy texture that is impossible to dry out. Perfectly balanced with savory seasonings and a tangy ketchup glaze, this recipe delivers consistent, restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Simply mix, shape, and let your slow cooker do the work. It is the ultimate comfort food for busy schedules.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (85/15)
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or crackers)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1/4 cup milk
1 cup ketchup (divided)
2 tbsp non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, diced onion, milk, half of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
Mix thoroughly with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Shape the mixture into an oval loaf that fits your slow cooker.
Line the bottom of the slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for easy removal.
Place the meatloaf carefully into the slow cooker.
Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the loaf during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for extra moisture if desired. For the easiest cleanup, lift the finished loaf out using the parchment paper sling. Ensure you use an alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce to maintain dietary compliance.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg