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Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf

June 6, 2016 By Aunt Lou

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If you are looking for a tried and true meatloaf recipe, your search has ended! This Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe is the one Momma used while I was growing up. And boy is it good!

This Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe is the one Momma used while I was growing up. And boy is it good!

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How to Make Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf

Aunt Lou here.

We were getting ready to go away for our very first weekend trip without the kids. My mother-in-law was coming up to watch the kids, so I wanted to make up something that I knew the kids would eat so she wouldn’t have to worry about dinner while we were gone. I knew that this Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf that Momma made while I was growing up would do just the trick!

This Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe is the one Momma used while I was growing up. And boy is it good!

CROCK POT OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF NOTES:

  • I doubled up this recipe so there would be some left for us when we got back! I sure didn’t want to miss out on it! So if you need fewer servings, divide the recipe in half and use a smaller crock. Be sure and watch it the first time so you can know how much you need to adjust your cooking time.
  • I made this Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf up in Cassie (my 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot). If you don’t have one, the make up the full recipe in a 5 or 6-quart crock pot or a half recipe in a 2.5 or 3-quart crock pot.
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This Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe is the one Momma used while I was growing up. And boy is it good!

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Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe

This Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe is the one Momma used while I was growing up. And boy is it good!

Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf

This Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe is Momma's recipe adapted for a crock pot!
4.98 from 41 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot Meatloaf
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Aunt Lou
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cup oats or cracker crumbs
  • 2 egg
  • 1 large onion or 2 small onions diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup ketchup plus extra for topping

Instructions

  • Mix together all of your ingredients in a bowl
  • Spray your crock pot with cooking spray
  • Press your ground beef mixture into your crock pot and make a groove down the middle
  • Top with as little or much ketchup as you desire
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours

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Notes

  • I doubled up this recipe so there would be some left for us when we got back! I sure didn’t want to miss out on it! So if you need fewer servings, divide the recipe in half and use a smaller crock. Be sure and watch it the first time so you can know how much you need to adjust your cooking time.
  • I made this Crock Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf up in Cassie (my 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot). If you don’t have one, the make up the full recipe in a 5 or 6-quart crock pot or a half recipe in a 2.5 or 3-quart crock pot.
  • Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
  • Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Jill Fairlane says

    March 1, 2018 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been picking up tips here since Christmas and receiving my first slow cooker. I just wanted to say, so far, this is my husband & I’s favorite recipe on your website! It turned out beautiful, moist and flavorful. It went FAST! ha I have a feeling I will be making this monthly (on the weekends mostly.)

  2. Jane says

    May 16, 2017 at 12:28 am

    Trying this tomorrow. I can’t wait to eat it. Lol

    • Aunt Lou says

      May 18, 2017 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      Hi Jane!

      It is a true family favorite around here! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Aunt Lou

  3. Teresa Thompson says

    March 19, 2017 at 2:32 am

    5 stars
    this all sounds great! when I look at discussions of casserole crockpots, they all talk about how much less time things take to cook in them than in regular crockpots. In light of that, should I plan for less time to cook a meatloaf in my regular crockpot? thanks! Teri

    • Aunt Lou says

      March 22, 2017 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Teresa!

      In my experience, slow cookers can vary greatly in how hot they cook. So I always recommend that the first time you try a recipe to make it when you can watch it. That way you know how your specific slow cooker cooks that specific recipe.

      That being said, I would plan at least 4-6 hours on low for this recipe in a 6-quart slow cooker since it has 2 lbs of ground beef.

      Hope that helps! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  4. The Better Baker says

    June 20, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    hubby and I both favor meatloaf – must try this recipe soon. So glad you shared with us at Weekend Potluck.

  5. Kathy says

    June 7, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    Love meatloaf in the crockpot! My recipe uses onion soup mix instead of onion, and it tastes great. I always put a full layer of carrots on the bottom of the pot for the meatloaf to rest on. It gives a great flavor to the carrots, then serve with mashed potatoes. A true comfort meal?

  6. Dee says

    June 7, 2016 at 10:53 am

    Why do you make a groove down the middle? Does the groove go down completely to the crock, in essence making 2 loaves?

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 7, 2016 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Hi Dee!

      The groove does not go all the way down. It is just an indention the length of the meatloaf. As for why, there may be a science to it, but for me, that is how Momma always did it, so that is what I do too! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  7. Norma says

    June 7, 2016 at 9:01 am

    4 stars
    I always put shredded carrots in meatloaf when my boys were little because they didn’t like vegetables. I still do, because it seems to make it more moist. I will try this the next time. It will be especially good in the summer since you don’t have to turn the oven on.

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 7, 2016 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Hi Norma!

      That’s a great idea! I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

      Aunt Lou

  8. Barb says

    June 6, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Just wondering…..why does it look like there’s cheese under the meatloaf?

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 6, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Barb!

      It is the oil from the meatloaf. We had higher fat ground beef on hand, so that is what I used. If you would like a leaner meatloaf, you can use a leaner ground beef. Just be sure to keep an eye on it as a leaner ground beef will dry out more easily. Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

    • Barb says

      June 7, 2016 at 1:32 am

      Thanks for the reply. I don’t eat beef, so I think I’ll try this with ground turkey. Any hints for making a moist turkey meat loaf?

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 7, 2016 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Hi Barb!

      You are quite welcome! This recipe should work with ground turkey as well. If you want it moist, just make sure you don’t buy a really lean turkey. If you buy an 80/20 ground turkey, you shouldn’t have a problem. Just watch it and use a meat thermometer to know when it is done. Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

    • Barb says

      June 7, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      ????

  9. rick bruce says

    June 6, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Aunt Lou- Doesn’t this turn out greasy?

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 6, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Rick!

      If you want less grease than what I had, you can use leaner ground beef. Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  10. Debbiy says

    June 6, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Great recipe. I have diabetes and this is good with low carb bread or oatmeal. I also add shredded carrots to get in some more veggies.

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 6, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there!

      That’s a great idea! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Aunt Lou

    • Tim says

      May 14, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      I do low carb also when I do a meatloaf I substitute ground up pork rinds instead of bread or out meal works great

  11. Patti says

    June 6, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    My grandkids will not eat onions. Is it possible to use onion soup mix and how much do I use?
    Thank you

    • Aunt Lou says

      June 6, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Patti!

      I have not tried it with onion soup mix, but you might give it a try with it a packet, or you could leave the onion out completely. Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

    • Donna says

      June 6, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Of course you can use onion soup mix! Use the entire pkg.

    • Marlene says

      June 7, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      It’s great with a packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix, pack of crushed saltines, eggs, and chopped green green pepper!

    • Richard Morse says

      June 6, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      Mince the onions very fine kids won’t know there in the meat loaf, onion soup mix will add excessive salt and will change taste from this recipe! I’m sure it would taste good though!

    • D. S says

      April 2, 2017 at 9:32 am

      I don’t like onion but my husband does so I take 1\2 of it out and devide it with foil add the onions to the rest and add. Then cook it, the onion flavors the whole thing but I don’t have to eat them.

    • Aunt Lou says

      April 3, 2017 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Hi D.S.!

      That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I love hearing how readers take these recipes and make them their own!

      Aunt Lou

  12. Aunt Lou says

    June 6, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Suzie!

    That’s a great idea!

    I love my casserole crock! If you need more ideas for recipes to use with yours, be sure and check out the link below. It will give you all kinds of great recipes for your casserole crock!

    Enjoy!

    Aunt Lou

    http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/category/uses-casserole-crock/

  13. SuzieW says

    June 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Thanks, I’m always watching for recipes for my Casserole Crock. Since I only cook for two this is perfect I can freeze half after cooking and have a meal for one of THOSE days.

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