Crockpot Meatloaf with Vegetables

This crockpot meatloaf is lean ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, herbs and seasonings, then cooked in a slow cooker along with carrots and potatoes. An easy dinner option that's perfect to come home to after a long day!

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 396 kcal Sugar 9 g
Carbs 21 g Cholesterol 133 mg
Protein 32 g Sodium 861 mg
Fat 19 g Fiber 2 g
Sugar 9 g
Cholesterol 133 mg
Sodium 861 mg
Fiber 2 g

Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 360 min Total Time: 390 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil divided use

1 onion finely diced

2 teaspoons garlic minced

2 1/2 pounds ground beef 90% lean

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves minced

1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste

1/4 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 eggs

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

3/4 cup ketchup divided use

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

1 pound small potatoes halved

1 pound carrots peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces

cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1

Coat a 6 quart crockpot with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.

Step 3

Place the garlic and onion mixture in a large bowl along with the ground beef, thyme, salt, pepper, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, eggs and breadcrumbs. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the carrots and potatoes and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Form the beef mixture into a loaf. Place in the crockpot and arrange the potatoes and carrots around the meat.

Step 6

Brush the top of the loaf with half the ketchup. Cover the crockpot and cook for 6 hours on low.

Step 7

Brush the remaining ketchup over the cooked meatloaf. Sprinkle with parsley, then slice and serve.