Enjoy traditional meatloaf even in the Summer months thanks to this crockpot meatloaf recipe. No need to heat up your kitchen when you can make your favorite meatloaf recipe in the crock pot!
Crockpot meatloaf recipe
Meatloaf is such a delicious comfort food but it really can heat up the kitchen. We found the solution with this crockpot meatloaf recipe. The slow cooker does all of the work and you get tender and delicious meatloaf.
I love that the kitchen stays cool and we can enjoy meatloaf even in the warmer months. This is the perfect recipe for Sunday lunch and you can come home to dinner ready to enjoy!
How do I make my meatloaf moist?
No one likes dry meatloaf. Blah! The secret is having the perfect blend of ingredients with your meat mixture to ensure that your meat does not become dry.
The eggs and ketchup help to blend with the meat and oats to make sure everything stays nice and moist. The dried onions in the soup mixture also help to keep the meat moist.
The slow cooker also helps. Just make sure to not overcook it.
What to serve with crockpot meatloaf?
Mashed potatoes are so delicious with meatloaf. I think potatoes really are a must with any meatloaf. Yum! If you have a pressure cooker, we love Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole is another family favorite and it is so easy in the crockpot.
Add a green veggie such as broccoli. You can learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for a really quick and easy side dish.
We also like roasted green beans for another easy and tasty veggie side dish idea.
Let’s make crockpot meatloaf!
Reader Susan e-mailed me this recipe for a traditional meatloaf recipe in the crockpot -she calls it Magic Meatloaf. I had never heard of a crock pot meatloaf recipe, so I am pretty excited about this one. As you all know from all my crock pot recipes, I love making dinner in the crock pot.
You need a good slow cooker to make this crockpot meatloaf recipe.
I have the Ninja cooking system and it is my absolute favorite. The nice thing about this is you can brown the meat in the same slow cooker for recipes that call for that.
It is nice to just have the one pan to clean and it is very handy. It has become of my favorite kitchen appliances.
If you are in the market for a new crockpot, this one is my favorite. I use this all the time and it’s great.
This is awesome for when you need to take the crockpot somewhere. I often use the slow cooker to take dishes to potluck events and this feature is amazing!
There are several others on sale here.
Another favorite is this programmable crock pot for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting!
I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
If you don’t use the liners, I would use cooking spray.
Crockpot meatloaf ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup ketchup
How to make meatloaf in a crock pot:
First, make sure to reserve 2 tablespoons ketchup.
In large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, oats, soup mix and remaining ketchup. Shape into a loaf.
Put in crock pot sprayed with non stick cook spray. Top with remaining ketchup.
Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
This Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe is that easy.
Meatloaf in the crockpot is very easy and a quick dinner recipe. I love that we can enjoy comfort food like this meatloaf recipe even during busy weeknights.
It is so nice to come home to dinner all ready to enjoy. Fee free to make this recipe your own. Sometimes, we add a little brown sugar and bread crumbs to the meat mixture.
We have also used ground turkey with the ground beef. The crock pot really makes it so easy and this recipe is not hard at all.
Print this crockpot meatloaf recipe below:
Easy Crockpot meatloaf recipe - Try this easy slow cooker traditional Meatloaf recipe. You are going to love this Quaker Oats meatloaf in the crock pot.
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup ketchup
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Reserve 2 tablespoons ketchup.
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In large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, oats, soup mix and remaining ketchup. Shape into a loaf.
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Put in crock pot sprayed with non stick cook spray. Top with remaining ketchup.
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Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
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Enjoy!
No need to heat up your oven for this traditional dish done in the Crockpot!
Thanks so much for sharing Susan!
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Thomas Gene Vickery says
Yummy!! Love Meatloaf
kathy says
This sounds delicious! Ive cooked meatloaf in the crockpot before, and it turns out beautifully! i usually slice up a onion or so (thick sliced), to line the bottom of the crock with tho, just so the meatloaf isnt sitting in the juice 🙂
Georgia says
We made this with ground turkey and it was delicious!
erika says
I cut this recipe in half. (only 2 people were going to be eating it) I cooked on LOW for 3.5 hours and it came out perfect! Will make again.
Carrie says
Perfect!
Diane Castonguay says
Absolutely delicious! My hubby and I like the crunchy top, so lately, I’ve been shaping the meat into meatballs instead of a loaf. More crunchy surface. Yummy!
Elizabeth says
During corona virus, my adult kids are loving the variety of meals and that mom isn’t stressed out and grumpy at mealtime. They get to smell it all day. Hopefully, they will learn it is better on the budget to eat at home with family or friends.
Terri says
Can you use bread crumbs instead of oats?
Carrie says
Yes, I think that would be delicious!
Gail B. says
This is so easy and tasty to make! I was skeptical about making meatloaf in my crockpot and was pleasantly surprised – wonderfully moist! I love making it for dinner, then making sandwiches with the leftovers -either hot or cold.