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by Stacy  37 Comments

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Meatloaf

I love all kinds of meatloaves, but this Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf may be my most favorite one yet! The sweet potato makes it so moist and yummy!

I have this thing for meatloaf and meatballs…that should be apparent by my myriad meatloaf recipes on here (ie. Cheeseburger Meatloaf and Meatloaf with Carrots and Potatoes being my two favorites). But this Sweet Potato Meatloaf… y’all. It’s a home-run.

Where some women can’t say no to chocolate, I can’t say no to meatloaf. It’s bad…really bad. What’s worse is if it’s a meatball. I might be stuffed silly from 8-10 large meatballs…but that little meatball will look at me and say “Hey…I’m just a little ole thing – you can eat one more.” And I do. I’m so weak. I need AA for meatloaf.

I seriously hit the ball out of the park with this Crock Pot Sweet Potato Meatloaf – it’s now my #1 favorite meatloaf recipe…and that’s saying a lot!

I love all kinds of meatloaves, but this Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf may be my most favorite one yet! The sweet potato makes it so moist and yummy!

This recipe was born when I saw the idea for putting a small amount of grated carrots into meatloaf to use as a filler…but I didn’t have any carrots – I had sweet potatoes. AND who wants to put a piddly little ole 1/3 cup of grated veggies in their loaf? If I’m gonna do it, I’m gonna do it big. Go big or go home. Embrace the big meatloaf.

I ended up adding 3 cups of grated sweet potato to this meatloaf – and it was a thing of beauty. There were tears. I ate a second helping. And I cried some more. Then later, I ate most of the leftovers myself. I am not ashamed. Meat is just so stinkin’ beautiful.

I love all kinds of meatloaves, but this Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf may be my most favorite one yet! The sweet potato makes it so moist and yummy!

Now, as usual, I used ground venison.

You could use beef or even ground turkey. The potato is going to keep it nice and moist (blech!) no matter what meat you use. However, depending on the type of meat you use, you might end up with a bunch of grease. When I use venison, that’s not a problem – but it’s easy to drain off no matter.

Mix up your stuff in your meatloaf mixing bowl – because everyone has one of those, right? And then press it into your crock. I do grease my crocks for meatloaf, even though they’re going to get really greasy – I err on the side of caution…I don’t like spending my evening scraping the crock.  Plop some ketchup on top because ketchup is beautiful too. Meat + ketchup = true love.

I used my 5 quart crock, but a 4 quart would work as well. If you doubled the recipe, you could use a 5-6 quart. Whatever floats your boat.

I love all kinds of meatloaves, but this Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf may be my most favorite one yet! The sweet potato makes it so moist and yummy!

 

This makes about 6 large servings – because we like meat around here. If you eat smaller servings, it would serve 8. But really…meatloaf should be eaten in large quantities. Go big or go home. I <3 meat.

I love all kinds of meatloaves, but this Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf may be my most favorite one yet! The sweet potato makes it so moist and yummy!

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds ground meat (I use venison)
  • 3 cups peeled, grated sweet potato (about 2 small/medium)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Ketchup
  1. Combine all ingredients except ketchup in a mixing bowl.
  2. Press into greased 5 quart crock.
  3. Cover top with ketchup.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
  5. Turn to LOW and continue to cook for 6 more hours.

Yield: 6-8 servings

I love all kinds of meatloaves, but this Crockpot Sweet Potato Meatloaf may be my most favorite one yet! The sweet potato makes it so moist and yummy!

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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. Mandy says

    October 2, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    Aww I miss this love of meat ?

    Reply
  2. ?love it! says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Why did I not find you this morning when I was preparing my conventional meatloaf??? I have plenty of sweet potato!!! Grrr! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 25, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Well, the good news is…there is never too much meatloaf. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Stacy, just threw this into my crock with turkey meat and although I did have some sweet pots on hand, I decided to use up the on-the-way-out canned pumpkin I had in the fridge. I have subbed pumpkin for sweet pots in the past and it came out yummy. Not all your recipes say something about THM compliant. Do you only THM sometimes or did you start the plan after this post was written, just curious. Well I think this is E based on my turkey saying it was 94% fat free or something, yes the turkey spoke to me 🙂
    I also used ketchup on the top and realize it is not THM friendly, but hey, meatloaf needs ketchup and I did not have tomato paste on hand to make my own. Guess I will start that once I use up my Sam’s supply of ketchup…that could take awhile. Thanks again for all you do, this site and THMer’s like Gwen and others have changed me life. I just saw that Julie’s father from a new lighter life just died suddenly from a farm accident, did you know?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      October 3, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      I didn’t start THM until January – and not everyone that reads my blog is THM. 🙂 So, I try to keep everyone happy. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Shari W says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Stacy – I made this today as we had a bass lesson and play rehearsal and…well – lots of kid activities on the schedule – so a super, busy, like normal, night. The amazing smell of dinner hit us when we walked in the door – and the entire family cheered for you. What a HIT! I did substitute homemade BBQ sauce for the ketchup as there are no ketchup fans in our house. A pound of Grass fed beef mixed w/a pound of ground buffalo & shredded sweet taters? It was delish! Thank you for the amazing recipe! Going grain-free we haven’t had meatloaf in a while as I hadn’t found the right “filler”. This is definitely a new fave!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 3, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Hooray!!! That gives me BIG smiles!

      Reply
  5. Kristen says

    March 26, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Just made this for dinner and I have never had such a quiet table! My boys were stuffing their mouths! Thank you for a way to sneak in some needed veggies.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 27, 2013 at 8:41 am

      You made me hungry all over again.

      Reply
  6. mamax4 says

    March 26, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I love your build up to this recipe. You had me hooked before I even got to see what was in it! (You are a wonderful writer.) It is printed and I can’t wait to try it-just bought ground turkey on sale, so looking forward to tomorrow’s dinner.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 26, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      🙂 Yum! I love beef, but I love a good turkey loaf too!

      Reply
  7. three feathers says

    March 23, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    so you’re a meatloaf/meatball-a-holic…..same here…..sweet spuds, eh? will certainly try that…..young’un detests them BUT when i make stew/soup, i cut them as close to carrot-looking as possible (diced), he just thinks they’re overly soft carrots and scafs them up…..(heh-heh)…..i put grated carrots and celery in my meatloaf, for the added nutrition……they keep the loaf/balls from being too dry, since i also use ground chia seeds and wheat germ as the binder…..glad to know there’s another meatloaf/meatball fiend out there ;o)

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 24, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      You could totally pass them off as carrots! Don’t ask, don’t tell. 😉

      Reply
    • Jen says

      March 9, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      You can’t tell it’s sweet potato in there!! The very picky hubs who can tell when I use 1/2 turkey with the ground venison we use said that this was the best meatloaf I have made for him by far! (Used all ground beef this time.) It is difficult to find stuff that is gluten free for me that he likes too. And the kids LOVED it. Win all-around!! Thank you soooo much!

      Reply
      • Julie Chittock says

        March 18, 2018 at 9:01 pm

        I’m so glad you loved it. I agree – the sweet potato isn’t noticeable. It just enhances the flavor and adds moisture. SO thankful your crew enjoyed it too 🙂
        Julie, Humorous Homemaking Team

        Reply
  8. Lisa G says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    I LOVE meatloaf and meatballs too! Whenever I go to cracker barrel, I can’t not order it. I love trying new ways to make it too. I’ve used black bean and corn salsa as a mix in, and then topped with a tomato salsa, hubby loved that one. Love the idea of sweet potatoes for filler because they are so good for you! Also, if you don’t like the word moist, maybe you could try juicy, since meat is supposed to be juicy, right 😀 Or not…juicy meatloaf….hmmm?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 24, 2013 at 3:30 pm

      Yes, juicy….that’s my new word for moist (blech!).

      Reply
  9. Tracy says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    I love meatloaf! Thank you for a new recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      Meatloaf!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love thee.

      Reply
  10. George Sparks says

    March 22, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Not that your sweet potato meatloaf dosent sound good,but I however despise sweet potato’s however you mentioned a cheeseburger meatloaf that’s awesome I would love t see the recipe for that. If you don’t mind I would really like to see that recipe. By the way I’m also a huge fan of meatloaf I know it’s not a culinary masterpiece and it is not the best looking meal,but hands down it still lands in my top ten. Anyway I would really appreciate if you would forward the recipe.. Thanks a lot George Sparks. [email protected]

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      Hi George! If you’ll scroll over the Cheeseburger Meatloaf title with your mouse, you should be able to click on it and it will take you straight to the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Debra says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Yum! I will be taking it BACK to your inspiration and make it with carrots since those are GAPS legal. 😀 I need a meatloaf that does not use bread crumbs without subbing coconut or almond because that does not sound good to me.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      That recipe only called for a piddly 1/2 cup. Who just grates 1/2 cup of carrot? If I’m gonna do it, I’m gonna DO IT. 😉

      Reply
      • Debra says

        March 24, 2013 at 6:11 pm

        I plan on doing your recipe… just with carrots. 😀 Mark can not have even that though for now so I will have to wait.

        Reply
        • Stacy says

          March 25, 2013 at 7:20 am

          Let me know how it turns out!

          Reply
  12. NGreene says

    March 22, 2013 at 9:35 am

    This sounds delicious! My only question before I try to pass it off to my hubby (who detests sweet potatoes): what does the added sweet potato do to the flavor? Is it obviously a sweet potato meatloaf?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      I didn’t notice that it was flavored – Barry didn’t even know until I told him. I just think it helps keep it really moist. You could do the same amount but with carrots. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Michelle says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:35 am

    You and I girl, we think alike. This is a good thing 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:29 pm

      A very good thing – especially about meatloaf.

      Reply
  14. Sara says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Juicy is a good synonym for moist. 🙂

    Sounds yummy.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      YES! I should use that word instead.

      Reply
  15. Kirsten says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:31 am

    How do you grate the sweet potatoes?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      I have a box grater and I just use that. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Brandy says

    March 22, 2013 at 7:42 am

    You know, I was going to make meatloaf today. Might just try this out.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 7:58 am

      Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

      Reply
  17. Earlene says

    March 22, 2013 at 7:29 am

    I also LOVE meatloaf!! We have a lot of venison to use up, so this is a recipe I will try over the weekend, thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 22, 2013 at 7:58 am

      I love venison – it’s just so tasty. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply


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