Description
This Crockpot Meatloaf recipe combines lean ground beef and pork with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and a savory glaze, slow-cooked to tender perfection. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that results in a juicy and flavorful meatloaf, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 small finely diced onion
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup dried seasoned bread crumbs (about 80 grams)
- ½ cup milk
Glaze Ingredients
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Combine Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder (or diced onion), and black pepper until just combined.
- Mix Bread Crumbs and Milk: In a separate medium bowl, soak the dried seasoned bread crumbs in milk. Add this mixture to the meat mixture and stir gently to combine thoroughly.
- Prepare Crockpot Sling: Fold a large piece of tin foil into a sling about 3 inches wide and long enough to cover the bottom and sides of your crockpot. Place the sling inside the crockpot and spray both the crockpot and foil with non-stick spray.
- Shape Meatloaf: Form the meat mixture into an oval shape and place it on top of the foil sling inside the crockpot.
- Make and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar, and ground mustard to create the glaze. Spoon about one third of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf without contaminating the remaining glaze.
- Cook Meatloaf: Cover with the crockpot lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours. Check internal temperature to ensure it has reached at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If not, cook for an additional 30 to 60 minutes.
- Finish and Rest: Once done, carefully scrape off any excess fat from the sides of the meatloaf and brush the remaining glaze on top. Remove the meatloaf using the foil sling, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh, fine bread crumbs for dried seasoned bread crumbs, but use only ¼ cup milk instead of ½ cup.
- Replace ground beef and/or pork with ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage for different flavor profiles.
- Parmesan cheese adds a savory, salty depth but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use fresh finely chopped onion (about ½ cup) instead of onion powder if desired.
- To bake instead of slow cook, place meatloaf in a casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on thickness and width.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
