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Mini Slow Cooker Meatloaf

This mini meatloaf is made with ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, and a simple ketchup-molasses glaze. It cooks perfectly tender in the slow cooker and is easy to lift out using foil strips.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
5 minutes
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot, crockpot meatloaf, meatloaf, mini meatloaf, slow cooker meatloaf
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onions (about 2-ounces or ¼ of a large onion)
  • 1 clove garlic -chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon molasses

Instructions

  • Cook the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Make the Meatloaf Mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, onion mixture, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well and shape into an oval.
  • Prepare the Slow Cooker: Cut a 12-inch piece of foil in half lengthwise and fold each piece again to make two long strips. Lay them in a cross shape in the bottom of the slow cooker. Trim the ends so they don’t stick out. Spray the foil and slow cooker insert with nonstick spray.
  • Cook the Meatloaf: Place the meatloaf on the foil. Cover and cook on low for 5½ hours.
  • Add the Glaze: Stir together ketchup and molasses. Spoon over the meatloaf and cook, covered, for another 30 minutes.
  • Rest and Serve: Use the foil strips to lift the meatloaf out. Cover with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Foil Lining: Use foil strips in the slow cooker to easily lift out the meatloaf and keep it from sitting in excess grease.
  • Sauté Onions and Garlic: Cooking the onions and garlic in butter before adding them to the meat mixture adds flavor and helps keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Oven Option: No slow cooker? Bake the meatloaf at 350°F (177°C) for 50 minutes.
  • Let It Rest: After cooking, cover and let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4.9mg

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