This easy Slow Cooker Simply Awesome Meatloaf is a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for busy days. With simple ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and tangy tomato sauce, it’s quick to prepare and cooks itself. Enjoy a flavorful, juicy meatloaf with a delicious, sweet-savory sauce on top.

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce or ketchup
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) prepared yellow mustard
• ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
• 2 lbs (908 g) ground beef
• 1 egg
• ½ cup (68 g) breadcrumbs—panko works well here
• 1½ tsp (9 g) salt
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 small onion, finely diced

How To Make Slow Cooker Simply Awesome Meatloaf

1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, mustard, and sugar until well combined.
2. Mix the meatloaf: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, diced onion, and half of the tomato sauce mixture. Use your hands to mix everything together, making sure it is well incorporated without over-mixing. Shape the mixture into a round loaf.
3. Cook the meatloaf: Place the shaped meatloaf into your 6-quart (6-L) slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
4. Add the sauce: Spoon the remaining sauce over the cooked meatloaf. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Tips

• Use your hands: Mix the ingredients with your hands to avoid over-mixing, which can make the meatloaf tough.
• Don’t skip the resting time: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after cooking to help it set and slice better.
• Add moisture: If your meatloaf feels dry, add a little extra ketchup or mustard to the mixture for more moisture.
• Finely dice the onion: A finely diced onion blends in better and gives the meatloaf a smoother texture.
• Check the internal temperature: For perfect doneness, check the meatloaf with a meat thermometer. It should reach 160°F (71°C).

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