Melt-In-Your-Mouth Crockpot Meatloaf

MatahnasMom's Note:

I can't take credit for this recipe. It came from one of my Taste of Home magazine years ago. I can say that it is truly the easiest and best meatloaf EVER! The texture is perfect for sandwiches the next day, and the sauce adds a slight sweetness you don't get from the typical plain ketchup on the top. My picky daughter loves it, which says a LOT She hates finding chunks of onions or peppers in meatloaf and this recipe solves that beautifully. Oh, and it doubles wonderfully if you have a larger crockpot. Use tin foil strips to aid in removal. ENJOY!!

• Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 1.0 meatloaf

• meatloaf mix
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• topping mix
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well (mixture will be moist.) Shape into a round loaf; place in a 2-3qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over the meat loaf. Cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

Reviews

[Ula Ashore]

I didn't think this meatloaf was going to be as good as it turned out. Last night, I just wanted something easy to do with leftover ground beef, and this recipe is certainly easy. The topping is outstanding! I may play around with additions to the meatloaf, but I'll be making this again.

[nora sykora]

I'm not a meatloaf fan, but this really was delish! And Excellent for sandwiches the next day.

[Chef #437615]

Made a mess in the crockpot and I wasn't sure whether to cook it on high or low but we figured it out and really enjoyed it. The kids even ate it! Next time I think I'll throw in some green peppers and fresh onions.