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This classic homestyle slow cooker meatloaf was my first attempt at making meatloaf in the crockpot. I adapted the recipe from one I found in 300 Slow Cooker Favorites (affiliate link) by Donna Marie Pye, who says that there is NO better way to cook meatloaf than in a slow cooker.
Which makes sense since the moist heat of the crock pot will help to keep meatloaf moist and juicy.
Served with mashed potatoes and slow cooker Brussels sprouts, this classic homestyle slow cooker meatloaf was a big hit with my meatloaf loving husband.
Recipe Notes
I made a couple changes to the original recipe, substituting 1/2 cup quick cooking oats for 1 cup dry breadcrumbs and chili sauce instead of ketchup.
You’ll definitely want to line your crock pot with foil strips to help with lifting it out when it’s done. Next time I think I’ll use wider strips of foil or I may try baking it in a loaf pan (affiliate link) placed inside the slow cooker.
Overall, I was really pleased with the flavor and texture of this slow cooker meatloaf.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Homestyle Slow Cooker Meatloaf?
According to my calculations, when made with extra-lean ground beef, each serving has about 214 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
It works with Simply Filling too. Enjoy!
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Classic Homestyle Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup ketchup or chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 3-1/2- to 6-Quart.
- This meatloaf cooks directly in the slow cooker, so for easy removal you want to line the slow cooker with foil strips that you can use to lift it out when it’s done.
- I used my 6-Quart oval slow cooker but any size from 3-1/2 to 6-Quart should work.
- Cut a 2-foot length of foil in half lengthwise. Fold each strip in half lengthwise to form two long strips. Place the foil strips in the bottom of the slow cooker in a cross pattern. Trim them to be even with the rim, so they don’t get in the way of the crock pot cover.
- Spray the crockpot and foil with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, celery, carrot, egg, beef, oats, ketchup, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Use your hands to to blend everything together well. Place the mixture in the foil-lined crockpot and form it into an even shaped loaf as best you can.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or until a meat thermometer (affiliate link) inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 170F.
- Turn off the slow cooker and carefully grasp the ends of the foil strips to lift out the meatloaf. Let the meatloaf rest for about 15 to 20 minutes to let it firm up before trying to slice it.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) You will definitely want to line your crock pot with foil strips to help with lifting it out when it’s done. Next time, I think I’ll use wider strips of foil or I may try baking it in a loaf pan placed inside the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: 300 Slow Cooker Favorites (affiliate link) by Donna Marie Pye
What size slice are the points based on? How many slices should I try to cut this meatloaf into?
Hi Patricia, The recipe provides 6 servings. Divide into 6 even portions. You can do this any way you like – 6 slices, 12 slices, by weight, etc. Hope this helps. ~Martha
I am making today – hope it turns out great 🙂
Came out really mushy 🙁
Thanks for letting me know Sarah.
I’ve included this recipe on my $200 family November meal plan at TotalHomeMakeOver. Thanks, again! Renee
I’ve included this recipe in my $200 November meal plan. Thanks!
Do you think this would be ok with ground turkey?
Hi Helen,
Though I’ve never done it with turkey, I think it would be fine. I’ve often substituted ground turkey in other meatloaf recipes with good results!