This slow cooker meatloaf has been an absolute hit at many of my family gatherings. The sauce is rich and the meatloaf is tender. It’s a couple made in heaven.
The delicious sauce you pour over the meatloaf is so good that it will be hard not to have seconds. The flavors of tomato sauce, mustard and Worcestershire sauce help elevate the dish to the next level.
With a side dish or two, this meatloaf should feed six or more people. It holds its shape pretty well so you can cut slices thinner than the slices shown in the photo at the top of this page.
Leftovers from this recipe can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Personally, I recommend that you heat the leftover meatloaf in the oven, in a pan or in a microwave. It’s a fantastic way to have a delicious meal in no time.
Tweaking the recipe
If you want a meatloaf with cheese, add a few slices of cheese to the top of the meat mixture. Alternatively, you can add grated cheese directly to the meatloaf mixture. Both options will result in a deliciously cheesy meal.
Pouring the sauce
over the meatloaf at the beginning of cooking will allow the flavors of the sauce to slowly infuse into the meat. If you prefer to cook the meatloaf, you can make the sauce separately and serve it along with the meatloaf.
If you want to add even more flavor to this meatloaf, try replacing breadcrumbs with a dry filling mix. You can buy filling mix at almost any decent supermarket.
Some ingredients can be added to the meatloaf mixture. For example, semi-dried tomatoes, diced bacon, spinach or even peppers will work very well. Be careful not to add too much, as it can cause the meatloaf to crumble.
What to serve with meatloaf
A meatloaf is delicious on its own, but it usually needs a few side dishes to go with it. Below are some ideas on what you can serve with it.
Some of my favorite side dishes include some herbal baby potatoes or even a hash brown casserole. Even better is that you can also make them in the slow cooker, you will only need two slow cookers.
If you want some unsimmered food to have as a side dish, I recommend some cauliflower with cheese and some steamed vegetables. They’ll add a ton of nutrition to food, and they look great.
There are many other side dishes that pair perfectly with meatloaf, so if you have any suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments section at the bottom of this page.
The following video will guide you through all the steps to make this meatloaf deliciously easy in the slow cooker. If video isn’t your thing, then you can find the full written recipe just below it.
More slow cooker ground beef recipes There are so many ground beef recipes you can make in the slow cooker.
If meatloaf doesn’t appeal to you right now, then maybe something like a good chili cooked in the slow cooker will satisfy you
. Another great recipe that I highly recommend checking out is the lionhead dumplings for
the slow cooker
.
They are absolutely delicious, and the broth that accompanies them is irresistible
. I love this slow cooker meatloaf, and I really hope you do too.
If you have some comments, tips, or anything else, feel free to leave a comment below.
