The Best Crockpot Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Meatloaf:
  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely minced (divided)
  • 2 boxes (6 oz each) dried stuffing mix (savory herbs variety)
  • 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp glaze (see below)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp finely minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
2. Prepare the meatloaf:
   • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, all but 2 Tbsp of the minced onion, stuffing mix, milk, eggs, 2 Tbsp glaze, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
   • Shape into an oval-like shape and place in a foil-lined slow cooker.
   • Top with ½ cup of the glaze, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
3. Broil the meatloaf:
   • Preheat oven to broil.
   • Carefully lift out the meatloaf from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet.
   • Top with 2/3 cup of the glaze and broil until glaze is sticky and bubbly.
4. Serve:
   • Slice the meatloaf and serve with remaining glaze sauce drizzled on top.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
• If your stuffing mix is already seasoned, you may want to reduce the salt and pepper in the meatloaf.
• To make sure the meatloaf is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the center. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
• Be careful not to overcook the meatloaf, or it will become dry.
• If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until cooked through.