Ingredients
– 2 pounds (approximately 907 grams) ground beef
– 1 large finely minced yellow onion
– 2 boxes (6 ounces each) dried stuffing mix (savory herbs variety preferred)
– 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups whole milk
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons glaze (from the recipe below)
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 1/2 cups ketchup for brown sugar ketchup glaze
– 1/4 cup light brown sugar for brown sugar ketchup glaze
– 2 tablespoons finely minced onion for brown sugar ketchup glaze
– 1 tablespoon yellow mustard for brown sugar ketchup glaze
– 2 teaspoons white vinegar for brown sugar ketchup glaze
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for brown sugar ketchup glaze
Instructions
1-Begin by lining a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with heavy-duty aluminum foil and giving it a light spray of non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup. Whisk together all the glaze ingredients in a bowl and set it aside for later. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced yellow onion, dried stuffing mix, whole milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons of the prepared glaze, kosher salt, and black pepper using your hands until just mixed donβt overdo it to avoid a tough texture.
2-Shape the mixture into an oval loaf that fits comfortably in your lined crockpot. Spread about 1/2 cup of the glaze over the top of the loaf, then cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6 hours. This gentle cooking method ensures the meatloaf stays tender and full of flavor, with cooking times possibly varying based on your crockpotβs settings or the loafβs size.
3-Once the cooking time is up, carefully lift the meatloaf out using the foil, place it on a baking sheet, and top it with 2/3 cup of the remaining glaze. Broil it until the glaze becomes sticky and bubbly, adding that irresistible caramelized finish. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving with the extra glaze on the side this recipe serves about 8 people perfectly.
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π Use ground beef with 80/20 or 85/15 fat-to-lean ratio for moist meatloaf.
π Mix ingredients just until combined to avoid tough texture.
π΄ Heavy-duty aluminum foil helps with cleanup and lifting meatloaf from crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking, broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 396
