Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Who knew that a juicy, delicious home-cooked meatloaf could be this simple? Slow Cooker Meatloaf is an easy solution to your comfort food cravings - paired with a heaping scoop of mashed potatoes, of course!
Servings 8
Calories 273kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 oz carrots finely diced
- 3 oz zucchini squash finely diced
- 1 ounce diced onion or shallots
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix panko bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl and let them soak for 5 minutes
- Add the panko mixture to ground pork and ground beef in a large bowl
- Add egg, diced veggies, onion or shallot, and seasoning to bowl
- Using your hands, combine ingredients gently until well-mixed, but do not over-mix
- Form mixture into a loaf shape and add meatloaf to slow cooker
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours
- Slice meatloaf into 1-inch to 1 and 1/2-inch thick slices
- Strain meat drippings from slow cooker into a pan, add beef broth if extra liquid is needed, and whisk in slurry of cornstarch with water (about 2 tablespoons of each) until gravy is smooth
- Bring the gravy to a simmer until thickened, and serve over meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Notes
- The internal temperature should reach 165 ℉ to be completely cooked.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat on low power in the microwave or in a skillet with a bit of oil.
- Freeze individual slices by wrapping in plastic or storing in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Use at least a 5-quart or larger slow cooker for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg