Crockpot Meatloaf and Potatoes

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A comforting, easy slow-cooker dinner featuring juicy individual meatloaves glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, surrounded by tender seasoned potatoes. Everything cooks together for a delicious family meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the glaze:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

For the potatoes:

  • 2 1/2 lb baby potatoes or potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes
    Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Make the meatloaf mixture
    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix gently until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing so the meatloaf stays tender.
  3. Shape the meatloaves
    Divide the mixture into 5–6 portions and shape each into a small oval meatloaf.
  4. Prepare the glaze
    Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a small bowl.
  5. Assemble the slow cooker
    Lightly grease the crockpot. Arrange the seasoned potatoes across the bottom and place the individual meatloaves on top.
  6. Add the glaze
    Spread a generous layer of the ketchup glaze over the top of each meatloaf.
  7. Cook
    Cover and cook on LOW for about 5–6 hours or HIGH for about 2 1/2–3 1/2 hours, until the beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the potatoes are tender.
  8. Finish and serve
    For a more caramelized glaze, carefully transfer the cooked meatloaves to a baking sheet and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely. Serve hot with the tender potatoes.

Tips

  • For extra flavor, sauté the onion and garlic briefly before adding them to the meat mixture.
  • Use similarly sized potato pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don’t pack the meat mixture too tightly when shaping the loaves.
  • Let the meatloaves rest for about 5–10 minutes before serving.
  • Add carrots or green beans to the crockpot for a complete one-pot meal.

Conclusion

This Crockpot Meatloaf and Potatoes is the ultimate easy comfort-food dinner. The individual meatloaves stay tender and flavorful while the potatoes cook underneath and absorb all those savory juices. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner when you want a hearty homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

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