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by Stacy  20 Comments

Crock Pot Meat Loaf

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

****We have adapted this recipe to fit our whole foods lifestyle by using organic ketchup and homemade bread cubes.******

Okay, I am about to blow your mind – did you know you could make meatloaf in the crock pot?! IT’S TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 meatloaf.

Yes, I know it’s scary to some people, but I like it all sorts of ways. I will tell you that I don’t order it at a cafeteria or anything like that – that IS sorta scary. Hairnets freak me out.

Anyway, if you missed it you can see this post I did about making mini meatloaves. They are really fast! But, I like this one too…….because it cooks all day and is ready when you’re ready to eat! It’s like a miracle, I’m telling ya.

If you have to work, you could throw this in the crock pot in the morning before you got ready and ate breakfast. Then it would be ready when you got home from work! You want to kiss me, don’t ya?

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

We need an egg, milk, cubed bread, salsa, salt, pepper, ground meat, ketchup, potatoes, and carrots. This is almost like a roast in that you cook potatoes and carrots with it. Barry kept thinking I was making roast, but I surprised him with meatloaf. SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

Grab your meatloaf mixing bowl (yes, I have a bowl just for meatloaf) and mix up your egg, milk, bread cubes, salsa, salt, pepper, and meat. Use your hands. Just do it. Quit whining. They wash off quite nicely and your mixture will be better mixed together. I’m not sure why raw chicken gives me the freak out and I can play in my bowl of raw venison. Who knows?

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

I forgot to spray my crock! AHHHHHHH! That’s okay, it still wasn’t that hard to clean. But you might want to spray yours. Form your meat mixture into a loaf in the center of the crock pot. This was a 4 quart size, but you could use a larger one……you’ll need a larger one if you want lots of potatoes and carrots.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

Meatloaf needs ketchup. Really, it does. It’s not meatloaf without ketchup. They go together like coffee and cinnamon. It’s true love……and your kids will probably eat anything with ketchup on top, so go ahead and load ‘er up!  You can spread it, but I just squirted mine on there all pretty like.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

You could use small red potatoes for this, but I used what I had. So, I had to cut them into fourths to make them small enough to cook.  I didn’t peel them, because we all need a little more fiber in our diet. It’s good for ya! Surround the meatloaf with your potatoes.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

Place carrots on top of the potatoes. You don’t need to season them……some magic is going to happen. I think I missed my calling as a magician.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

Alrighty, put your crock on HIGH but only for one hour. I’m not sure why, but the recipe said it so I did it. I like to follow the rules…..sometimes……sorta…..well, maybe occasionally.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

After one hour, switch it over to low and leave it alone for 7-8 hours. Mine went for exactly 8 hours before I turned it to “warm.” When I walked into the house after being gone all day, I thought a chef had moved in. It smelled GREAT! I smelled it all the way in the garage.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

It looks like this. Hello meat! I love meat. This was the most moist meatloaf I’ve ever had. It was absolutely delicious and it would melt in your mouth. YUM! It’s not stiff enough for a sandwich though…..that led Barry to say “Bummer.” But he wasn’t complaining about eating it. This is definitely a repeat recipe!

Crock Pot Meatloaf by Taste of Home

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 slices day-old bread, cubed
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 8 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 8 small red potatoes
  1. In a bowl, beat egg and milk.
  2. Stir in the bread cubes, salsa, salt and pepper.
  3. Add the beef and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
  4. Spread ketchup on top of loaf. Arrange carrots around loaf. Peel a strip around the center of each potato; place potatoes over carrots.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
  6. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 7-8 hours longer or until no pink remains in the meat and the vegetables are tender.

I like meatloaf any way you make it, but I always like the ease of using my crockpot. This Crockpot Meatloaf makes dinnertime easy!

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Margaret R says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Hi Stacy,

    I put this in my meal plan (I have just started trying to plan meals eating from my pantry and freezer). I made it last week. There is just me, my hubs and my 18 month old grand daughter to eat it. There was very little left over. It was awesome. I will be making again. Thanks for sharing all your great recipes.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      November 4, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  2. Nickie Smith says

    October 28, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Have you made this with venison?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 28, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Yes, but the venison I use has added beef fat. 🙂 If you do, maybe try 50/50 venison and beef.

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth Ham says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Thanks for the 1 lb recipe! Here is a tip from me. I noticed you mentioned spraying your crock. Instead of using a cooking spray, use a little bit of olive oil and lightly coat the crock using a brush or paper towel. The sprays have an acclerant that will leave a residue on your pot and if use on a non-stick surface, it will deteriorate the coating that makes it non-stick!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 4, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      I use “spray” in a generic way. I actually use a Misto with olive oil. But this is a great tip!

      Reply
  4. Lynn says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    what would happen if i only cook it on low? the reason that i’m asking is because i have a programmable slow cooker & start it before i leave work in the morning.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 1, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      I’m not 100% sure…but I would think it would be okay.

      Reply
      • Margaret R says

        November 3, 2015 at 10:18 pm

        Hi Stacy, I cooked on low all day because I wasn’t home to switch it after an hour. It was great.

        Reply
  5. Letitia says

    August 18, 2012 at 7:30 am

    Crock Pot meatloaf is awesome! So moist. I’ll never make it in the oven again.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 18, 2012 at 7:47 am

      You’re making me slobber.

      Reply
  6. Becca C says

    December 31, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    How much do the carrots cook down? None of us like partially cooked carrots that still taste like carrots. LOL

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 31, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      Well see, in your case I would just say to double up on the potatoes and cut the carrots out….even though that would be very sad indeed.

      Reply
  7. crystal odom says

    September 5, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    just found your website….way cool! I live in bristol,va. we are a family of 5. my son(age 13) just suggested we do extreme couponing. I want to live frugal and get as many deals as possible but I never want to steal or take advantage of a company. So,it must be God that I found you! I can learn to be frugal,save money, and yet, do it with good character and intregrity. BTW, meatloaf receipe looks amazing.I cant wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 6, 2011 at 7:30 am

      🙂 Thanks Crystal. Make sure to check out one of my workshops where I cover couponing AND frugal living. 🙂
      http://www.stacymakescents.com/workshops

      Reply
  8. Lora Rasnake says

    April 26, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Question. The directions say to mix the onion, green pepper, yada yada – I don’t see the measurements for how much onion or green pepper in the ingredients . . .

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 26, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Yeah, it used to say that….but I fixed it. 🙂 I tweaked the recipe and forgot to change that part.

      Reply
      • Lora Rasnake says

        April 26, 2011 at 7:51 pm

        Thought maybe that was it! Thanks – I wanted to make sure and I’m easily confused! 😉

        Reply
  9. brandi says

    April 26, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Hi Stacy! Do you live in VA? I just looked at your workshop locations and two of them are in my neck of the woods! How fun 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 26, 2011 at 8:46 am

      I live in Bristol, TN…..a hop skip and jump from Bristol, VA. 🙂 I grew up in Chilhowie. My cousin lives in Dublin, so that’s why I’m going there. You coming? 😉

      Reply


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