Crockpot Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce Recipe
A mouthwatering slow-cooked meatloaf recipe with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce glaze, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 12 ounces stuffing mix (two 6-ounce boxes, any flavor)
- 1 ¼ cup milk (2% preferred)
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon steak seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons mustard, divided
- 2 large eggs
Barbecue Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Meatloaf: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, stuffing mix, milk, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, pepper, 1 tablespoon of mustard, and eggs. Mix well and shape into a loaf.
- Cook Meatloaf: Place the loaf in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and remaining mustard. Pour half over the loaf. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Glaze and Serve: Before serving, top with remaining glaze. For a caramelized finish, broil the meatloaf briefly. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For a caramelized glaze, broil the meatloaf after slow cooking.
- You can use any stuffing flavor and BBQ sauce of your choice.
- The optional broiling step enhances the glaze effect.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Slow cooker performance may vary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 784mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 121mg
